Incident report
AutoGyro Cavalon crash near Hilversum, Netherlands
minor2023-10-13
Summary
An AutoGyro Cavalon gyroplane (OK-YWC 72, Czech-registered) overturned at the end of its landing roll at Hilversum Airfield. The pilot and passenger had flown cross-country from the Czech Republic via Germany. At the end of the landing roll, a wind gust tipped the gyroplane to the right causing it to overturn. Winds were 22 knots gusting 32 from 220 degrees. Both occupants were unharmed. The pilot had 450 hours on type.
Incident details
Date
2023-10-13
Location
Hilversum, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
OK-YWC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗52.1917, 5.1467
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceDutch Safety Board
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