Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was conducting flight tests on the gyrocopter. After performing a series of high-speed taxi tests and takeoffs, the pilot brought the gyrocopter around in the pattern for a landing. As the gyrocopter landed, it veered to the right and came to rest on its side. Post accident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator did not reveal any control anomalies. The gyrocopter had approximately 40 hours of flight time, and the pilot had 11 hours in make and model.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for SEA08CA204 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 18, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mulino, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Portland-Mulino (4S9)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RAF 2000
- N-number
- N554BG
- Category
- Gyroplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.