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Thursday 21 September 2023

Gyrocopter Accidents in Australia





Gyrocopters / Gyroplanes / Autogyros  / Gyros / Rotorcraft are administered by the Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association  - ASRA

Link to ASRA

It can be very difficult to find / research / read accident summary data relating to gyrocopters in Australia - the listing below is NOT full or complete - unfortunately accident summary data is not published online unlike in many other countries.

If you wish to learn more about gyrocopter accidents or gyrocopter safety in Australia you can make a request to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau  ATSB  or the Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA.

An aviation safety report published by the ATSB in 2014 states,

Data on recreational flying activity is collected by the BITRE from individual RAAOs and was available for the 2004 to 2011 period. Gyrocopters had a lower accident rate than other types of recreational aircraft over this period. The overall accident rate for gyrocopters was comparable with the accident rate for helicopters used for flying training.

Conversely, the fatal accident rate for gyrocopters over this period (47 per million hours flown) was almost double that of other recreational aircraft (29 per million hours flown for recreational aeroplanes, and 19 per million hours flown for weight shift aircraft). The fatal accident rate for gyrocopters was significantly higher than for all other aircraft and operation type combinations in air transport and general aviation.


A copy of the full report can be downloaded via PDF on the ATSB link below

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2014/ar-2014-084.aspx


ASRA are managed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority ( CASA ) - if you would like to see more openness from ASRA regarding gyro flight safety stats and accident summaries then please email CASA to raise your concern.

Ideally the information that is listed below should be published in the public domain by ASRA on the public part of the ASRA website rather than on this simple incomplete blog listing.




Please Fly Safely


 2023

 

November-5th 23 - Goulburn Weir, Nagambie, Victoria - unknown gyrocopter type - unknown registration - Fatal accident - The gyrocopter crashed onto open grasslands killing the pilot and injuring the passenger. 

    

Link to ABC News report of gyrocopter accident at Goulburn Weir

 

 

 

August 12th 2023 - Near Allworth, New South Wales - Homebuilt two seater gyrocopter - G-2468 - Fatal accident - The ATSB is assisting with the examination of wreckage components and states "On 12 August 2023, a homebuilt gyrocopter, registration G-2468, collided with terrain near Allworth, New South Wales, resulting in fatal injuries to the instructor pilot and serious injuries to the student pilot.

The NSW Police Force is investigating this accident on behalf of the state Coroner and has requested technical assistance from the ATSB in the examination of components from the gyrocopter. To facilitate this assistance, the ATSB initiated an external investigation under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

Upon completion of the examination, results of that work will be supplied to the NSW Police Force, which is responsible for, and will administer, the release of any information from the ATSB’s examination. Any enquires relating to the matter should be directed to the NSW Police Force."

Departure point
Remlap Park NSW
Destination
Remlap Park NSW
Sector
Sport and recreational
Registration
G-2468
Operation type
Part 103 Sport and recreational aircraft
Damage
Destroyed

ATSB Ref - AE-2023-005

 

 

26-6-23 - Tilpa, New South Wales - unknown gyrocopter type - unknown registration - Fatal Accident - the gyrocopter hit power lines on a rural property before crashing killing the pilot. 

 

 

12th May 2023 - Lake Macquarie airport, New South Wales - Magni M16 - G-1850 - The ATSB is now investigating this accident - their initial summary says "The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving a Magni M16C Tandem gyroplane, registered G1850, at Lake Macquarie Airport, New South Wales, on 12 May 2023.

A Magni M16C Tandem gyroplane, with an instructor pilot and student pilot on-board, commenced take-off from runway 07. As the gyroplane became airborne, the instructor pilot saw an Extra EA 300L aircraft, registered VH-IOG, with a pilot and passenger on-board, backtracking towards them on runway 07. The instructor pilot took evasive action to avoid a collision, and the gyroplane subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage. The instructor pilot received serious injuries while the student pilot had minor injuries. The pilot and passenger on-board VH-IOG were uninjured and there was no damage to the aircraft.

The evidence collection phase of the investigation will include collection of relevant information, including recorded data, weather observations, pilot and witness reports, and radio calls.""




2022

 

18th-Novemb -2022 - near Hervey Bay, Queensland - Cyclone gyro - G-008 - The gyrocopter crashed onto a local golf course with damage to the rotor blades and propeller. The pilot was able to walk away. 


 

25th-Sept- 2022 - Wallagoot Beach, Tathra, New South Wales - unknown gyrocopter type ( open tandem ) - unknown registration - The gyrocopter ditched into the sea close to the shoreline whilst trying to warn surfers of a nearby shark. The pilot and passenger escaped with minor injuries. 

 

News link to gyrocopter accident on beach 2022

 

 

  2021


2-10-21 - Stockton beach, Newcastle, New South Wales - Magni M24 - G-1383 - The gyrocopter made an emergency landing onto a sandy beach, news photos show damage to the rotor blades. The pilot and passenger are said to have minor injuries.

 

News link to M24 Orion accident in NSW

 

 

 

 July 25 2021 - Waroona Station, Stonehenge, Queensland - Unknown gyrocopter - registration unknown - Fatal Accident - News reports say the gyrocopter crashed shortly after taking off after a re-fuel, whilst conducting mustering operations - the 31 year old pilot was killed in the accident.


 

4th July 2021 - Goorangoola, Hunter Valley, New South Wales - Unknown gyrocopter - registration unknown - Fatal Accident - News reports say the gyrocopter came down in a paddock near Goorangoola about 50km from Muswellbrook. One person was found dead at the scene, with a second airlifted to hospital.

 The ATSB initial summary states "The aircraft collided with terrain and was destroyed. The passenger was fatally injured and the pilot sustained serious injuries."


ATSB Ref 202104040 


4th-June-2021 - Caboolture, Queensland - RAF 2000 - registration unknown - The ATSB initial summary states "During cruise, the engine was surging and the pilot conducted a precautionary landing on a road. During landing, the aircraft rolled down an embankment and the rotor struck the ground resulting in minor damage."

ATSB Ref 202103548

12-April-21 - Caboolture, Queensland - Revolution gyrocopter - registration unknown - The ATSB initial summary states "During landing, the pilot lost directional control and the gyrocopter collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained minor injuries."

 

ATSB Ref 202102036

 


February 6th-2021 - Near Lake Macquarie, New South Wales - Magni M24 - registration unknown - The ATSB initial summary states "During cruise, the door opened and then detached from the aircraft."

ATSB Ref 202102043

 


 


 

 

2020

12-10-20 - Wondai, Queensland - Homebuilt gyrocopter - registration unknown
- The ATSB summary states "During landing, the pilot lost control of the gyrocopter, which rolled over resulting in substantial damage"

ATSB Ref 202005289


Oct 10th 2020 - Wondai, Queensland - Gyroscopic gyrocopter - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During initial climb, the crew detected an abnormal vibration and returned the gyrocopter to Wondai. The post-flight inspection revealed a washer from the starter motor mount had struck the propeller resulting in minor damage."

ATSB Ref 202005106



June 22 2020 - Smith's Lagoon near Isisford, near Longreach, Queensland - gyrocopter type unknown - gyrocopter registration unknown - Fatal Accident - News reports refer to a fatal gyrocopter accident whilst mustering at a remote property, killing the 26 year old pilot.


News Link to fatal mustering gyrocopter accident June 2020


Second News Link to fatal gyrocopter accident in QLD June 2020


20-06-2020 - Near Carnarvon airfield, Western Australia - ELA 07/08 - registraton unknown - The ATSB summary states "During cruise, the pilot detected a minor rotor vibration followed by a loud bang as the propeller hub disintegrated. The pilot conducted an autorotation and forced landing. The gyrocopter sustained substantial damage."

ATSB Ref 202003143

 

14th June 2020 - Wondai airfield, Queensland - RAF 2000 - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During initial climb, the engine failed and the crew conducted a forced landing. The engineering inspection revealed the pre-rotor and main drive belts failed."

ATSB Ref 202003125

 

3rd May 2020 - Baan Baa, New South Wales - TAG Titanium Explorer - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During initial climb, the manifold pressure guage failed and the pilot conducted a return to Baan Baa. Engineers replaced the manifold pressure hose."

ATSB Ref 202002862


April 29 2020 - Kingaroy airfield, Queensland - RAF 2000 - registration unknown - The ATSB ummary states "During cruise, the pilot identified a fuel leak and conducted a precautionary landing on a private road. The post-flight inspection revealed that the fuel filler cap had not been secured correctly and became dislodged during flight."

ATSB Ref 202002858


Feb 29th 2020 - Goolwa airfield, South Australia - ELA 07/08 - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During final approach, the gyrocopter over-rotated to a nose-up attitude before falling tail first and colliding with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the gyrocopter was substantially damaged."

ATSB Ref 202000818


Feb 13th 2020 - Mildura airfield, Victoria - TAG Titanium Explorer - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During take-off, the gyrocopter struck a fence resulting in substantial damage."

ATSB Ref 202000610





2019



Novem 3rd 2019 - Echuca aerodrome, Victoria - gyrocopter type unknown - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During take-off, the gyrocopter struck a fence resulting in substantial damage" - the flight is described as "Test / Ferry"


ATSB Ref 201908195


30th May 2019 - Victoria River near Timber Creek, Northern Territory - Magni M-22 Voyager - Gyrocopter registration unknown - Fatal accident - Local media report that the gyrocopter is believed to have hit wires before crashing into the Victoria River, killing the pilot.


News report link to fatal gyrocopter accident in Northern Territory May 2019





Update - the ATSB summary states  - "During initial climb, the aircraft struck a powerline and collided with water resulting in fatal injuries to the sole occupant."




ATSB Ref 201903793








9th April 2019 - Bundoo station, east of Charleville, Queensland - Gyroscopic rotorcraft  - Gyrocopter registration unknown - Fatal accident - Local media report the gyrocopter came down in vegetation on the cattle station killing the pilot Scott Sargood.

Link to news report of fatal gyrocopter accident in Queensland April 2019



UPDATE - the ATSB summary states "During aerial mustering operations, the gyrocopter collided with terrain and was destroyed by post-impact fire. The pilot was fatally injured."


ATSB Ref 201902386





March 27 2019 - Goolwa airfield, South Australia - ELA 09 Drover - G-4007 - Local media report the ELA gyrocopter crashed during take off, going through a fence line before crashing into a tree trunk.  Photos show the damaged gyrocopter ended up beside a tree trunk with a low chain fence visible in the background. The pilot is said to have escaped with minor injuries.


News Link to ELA 09 Drover accident March 2019


Update - The ATSB summary states - "During climb, the gyrocopter collided with terrain. The gyrocopter sustained substantial damage and the pilot was seriously injured."


ATSB Ref 201901952




6th February 2019 - Forrest Beach near Busselton, Capel, Western Australia - TAG Titanium Explorer - G-565 - FATAL - The gyrocopter crashed into the shoreline waves near Capel south of Perth. Local news report a police spokesman as stating ""We've just had a witness say they observed the gyroplane was about 200 metres up into the air and it crashed into the water. That's all we've got so far." - the pilot and passenger were killed in the accident.

News photos show a modern tandem style gyrocopter painted light brown and green in the sea by the shore.  


Link to news report for gyrocopter accident at Busselton in Western Australia

Update - Link to updated news report for fatal gyrocopter accident in WA


Update 30-3-19 - ASRA issue Safety Directive SD 2019.01 relating to the Titanium Explorer gyrocopter part of which states    "Directive. With immediate effect, all gyroplanes manufactured by the Titanium Aircraft Group (TAG) are grounded until further notice."

Link to ASRA Safety Directive SD 2019.01


Update 30.4.19 - ATSB have logged this fatal accident with Ref 201900624 - they have published a short summary as follows ""During cruise, the blades were observed to detach from the gyrocopter which subsequently collided with terrain. The two occupants were fatally injured and the gyrocopter was destroyed.""



2018



23th December 2018 - Delissaville , near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - Rosco Trainer - unknown gyrocopter registration - The gyrocopter is understood to have become inadvertently airborne during a high speed taxying and balance run. The gyrocopter climbed to approx 80ft before crashing to the ground  - the pilot was taken to hospital with major injuries.  

The ATSB summary states "During climb, the pilot lost control of the gyrocopter which subsequently collided with terrain. The pilot was seriously injured and aircraft sustained substantial damage."

ATSB Ref 201809133





18 - 11 - 18  - Near Moree, New South Wales, Australia - unknown gyrocopter type - unknown gyrocopter registration - Fatal accident - Local police report the following, ""Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a gyrocopter crash near Moree. About 1.30pm (Sunday 18 November 2018), emergency services were called to a property on Mount Jerrybang Road, Moree, after reports a recreational light aircraft crashed. Police from New England Police District attended and located the body of a 50-year-old man. There were no other passengers onboard. Initial inquiries indicate the gyrocopter crashed into a combine harvester at the property. The Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association and Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified of the incident.""


The ATSB summary states "During aerial work, the gyrocopter collided with terrain and the pilot was fatally injured."


ATSB Ref 201808188




Oct 31 2018 - Spring Hill, near Orange regional airport, New South Wales, Australia - TAG Titanium Explorer - G-0014 - Fatal accident - The gyrocopter crashed whilst doing training circuits and touch and goes at Orange regional airport killing the instructor and the student pilot.

Local news reports "Superintendent Taylor said emergency crews were on the scene within five or six minutes. “The aircraft was still on fire, there was a small grass fire around it and there were a couple of parts of the gyrocopter which were approximately 200 metres away. The fire was put out by the fire brigade.” The reason there were two sites of wreckage formed part of the probe on Thursday when investigators returned to the crash scene.



Following the accident ASRA issued a Safety Directive ( 2018-01 ) which states "A preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has been completed by Officers from the Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association (ASRA). The investigation is continuing. ASRA Officers completed an inspection of the accident gyroplane and reported that the gyroplane was fitted with an optional two (2) piece folding mast.There was evidence to support that the cheek plates locking the folding mast in the flight position,had failed. This possibility represents a major risk to flight safety. DIRECTIVE: With immediate effect, all Titanium Autogyro (TAG) gyroplanes that are fitted with a folding mast option are grounded until further notice."
 


News link to fatal gyrocopter accident in Australia 31-10-18



UPDATE - ATSB published the following "On 31 October 2018, a TAG Aviation Titanium Explorer autogyro experienced an inflight separation of the upper portion of the rotor mast and subsequently collided with terrain near Orange Aerodrome, NSW. The autogyro was destroyed by the post impact fire and both occupants were fatally injured.
The Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association has requested assistance from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) in examining fractured rotor mast components. The purpose of this examination is to identify factors that contributed to the mast separation and subsequent collision with terrain."    AE-2018-073


UPDATE May 2019 - ATSB have concluded their investigation into the rotormast cheek plates and state "The ATSB examination undertook physical, microscopic and chemical analysis of the cheek plates. These examinations found that the plates had failed due to ductile overstress, commencing at the leading edge and progressing to the trailing edge (when oriented in the direction of travel). The plate’s dimensions and chemical composition were in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and there was no evidence of any pre-existing defects." - photo below from ATSB




UPDATE July 2019 - a further update from ASRA states - "ASRA Statement 25th July 2019. RE: TAG Gyroplane rotors fitted with steel balance rods Orange Police have advised ASRA that new evidence has become available regarding the TAG Gyroplane accident that occurred near Orange Airport on the 31stOctober2018. Orange Police and the ASRA investigative team have now examined the new evidence and with permission from the Coroner and Police, ASRA is permitted torelease the following information;There is a reallikelihood that the gyroplane was operating normally in the circuit at Orange airport when an internal balance rod embedded within the leading edge of one of the rotor blades,ejected from the blade under centrifugal force. If this indeed was the case, then the resulting massive rotor imbalance would have been such as to induce structural failure in the folding mast (original-design SP01) side-plate junction.The investigation is continuing at this time."





12 9 18 - Caboolture airfield, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - RAFTOR ( modified RAF 2000 ) - G-747 - the gyrocopter is reported to have crashed on landing with the pilot receiving minor head injuries. The Australian newspaper states "The middle-aged male pilot suffered mild head injuries, a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said on Tuesday. Paramedics are attending the scene and the man is in a stable condition."


Link to The Australian news report for gyrocopter accident at Caboolture 


The ATSB summary states "During take-off, the gyrocopter developed blade flap resulting in a loss of control and rollover. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the gyrocopter was substantially damaged."

ATSB Ref 201805602


25-7-18 - Nine Mile station, near Broken Hill aerodrome, New South Wales - Gyroscopic gyrocopter - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During the flight, the engine surged and the crew conducted a precautionary landing in a field. During the descent, the gyrocopter struck powerlines and subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage and serious injuries to the pilot."


ATSB Ref 201803972




July 10th 2018 - Dubbo airport, New South Wales, Australia - Auto-Gyro model unknown - Gyro registration unknown - Local news reports the gyrocopter crashed during take off at Dubbo injurying the pilot who was transported to hospital.


News link to gyrocopter accident at Dubbo, NSW 10-7-18


The ATSB summary states "During take-off from a taxiway, the pilot applied rapid full back cyclic resulting in the rotor blades striking the ground. The gyrocopter rolled resulting in substantial damage and the pilot sustained serious injuries."


ATSB Ref 201803498



25-6-18 - Quirindi aerodrome, New South Wales - Firebird gyrocopter - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During initial climb, the gyrocopter failed to clear trees at the end of the runway and made contact, resulting in a collision with terrain. The gyrocopter was substantially damaged and the crew received minor injuries."



ATSB Ref 201803192


21st May 2018 - Kununurra aerodrome, Western Australia - Gyroscopic gyrocopter - unknown gyrocopter registration - The ATSB summary states "The aircraft landed hard resulting in minor damage."


ATSB Ref 201803940




May 20th 2018 - Blackwater, QLD - Magni M24 - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states
"During landing, the pilot lost directional control and the gyrocopter rolled over resulting in substantial damage. It was determined that a foreign object lodged in a wheel was the cause of the loss of control."


ATSB ref 201802480



6th May 18 - Goolwa, SA - ELA 10 Eclipse - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During take-off, the gyrocopter veered left and collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged."

ATSB ref 201802154 




18-4-18 - Baffle Creek, Central Queensland - ELA 08 - G-2727 - Fatal - Local media states "The aircraft left the Booyan Airstrip north of Bundaberg around 1.45pm on Wednesday and was due to arrive at a Farnborough property near Yeppoon that afternoon" - a search for the missing 77 year old pilot and gyrocopter is ongoing. 

News Link to missing gyrocopter in Queensland 


News TV report link to ELA 08 accident in Queensland


UPDATE 20-4-18 - Local media report - "The 77-year-old Farnborough man, Tim Pettitt, was found dead in his aircraft after a teenage boy spotted the wreckage in bushland near Baffle Creek, north of Bundaberg."


UPDATE - An initial Police/ASRA inspection found " It was determined that two empty jerry cans had supposedly been secured into the rear seat of the ELA gyro but the harness buckle had not been properly fastened. The slipstream loosened the harness and one jerry can, which flew out of the rear cockpit and into the prop. Two prop blades were detached as was one side tank of the coolant radiator."  


News Link to fatal Queensland gyrocopter accident

UPDATE - the ATSB summary states "The aircraft collided with terrain and the pilot was fatally injured. It is suspected that an unsecured fuel container made contact with the propeller resulting in the aircraft colliding with terrain."

ATSB ref 201801873





2-3-18 - near Gloucester, NSW - Auto-Gyro Cavalon - registration unknown - The ATSB summary reads "During cruise, the engine ran rough and the crew diverted the gryrocopter to Gloucester. The engineering inspection revealed an oil leak into the exhaust and expansion box."


ATSB ref 201800718





Jan 8th 2018 - near Lake Macquarie, NSW - Magni M16C - registration unknown - The ATSB sumary states "During taxi, the pilot detected abnormal engine vibrations and shut down the gyrocopter. The gyrocopter sustained minor damage. The engineering inspection revealed that the cyclic control was likely in the full aft position during pre-rotation and coupled with a slight crosswind, caused the blades to flex down into the plane of the propeller."



ATSB ref 201800401




Jan 7th 2018 - near Kununurra Aerodrome, WA - ELA 07/08 - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During cruise, the pilot heard a loud noise followed by vibrations through the airframe and a forced landing was conducted. While landing, the rotor blade struck a tree and the gyrocopter rolled over resulting in minor damage. The post-flight inspection revealed a propeller blade had failed after being struck by a foreign object in flight."


ATSB ref 201800152





Jan 5th 2018 - Somersby, NSW - Auto-Gyro model unknown - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During the pre-flight inspection, the oil cap was not replaced. During take-off, the oil cap made contact with the propeller and the pilot rejected the take-off. The propeller sustained minor damage."

ATSB ref 201800289



2017

October 22nd 17 - Near Connellans Wildman Lagoon Camp, Darwin area, NT - Magni M24 - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During a climbing turn, the pilot was unable to sustain sufficient airspeed and the gyrocopter collided with terrain. The gyrocopter was substantially damaged."


ATSB ref 201705608

19-10-2017 - Near Louth, NSW - Auto-Gyro Cavalon - registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During take-off, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind becoming airborne, the aircraft then lost airspeed and collided with terrain. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot sustained minor injuries."


ATSB ref 201705677




20-6-17 - Illawarra Regional airport, NSW - John Mcqueen homebuilt single seat gyrocopter - G-3500 - The gyrocopter is said to have crashed during training at the airport at Illawarra. The pilot escaped with minor injuries. A photo appears to show the gyrocopter with a broken tail and rotor mast.

UPDATE - the ATSB summary states "During take-off, at approximately 20ft AGL the gyrocopter veered left and collided with terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged."

ATSB Ref 201702761


News link to gyrocopter accident at Illawarra



25th-March-2017 - Wondai, Queensland - RAF 2000 - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During landing, the aircraft ballooned and collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage. "


ATSB Ref 201701451



February 2017 - unknown location - Auto-Gyro MTOsport - gyrocopter registration unknown - The gyrocopter rolled over during take off. A life jacket being worn by the pilot is said to have inflated during the take off roll obstructing the flight controls. 21.2.17?






2016




November 26th-2016 - Tyagarah, New South Wales - Auto-Gyro MT-03 - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During the take-off roll, the autogyro rolled over a bump, resulting in the rotor disc flexing down to strike the rudder and propeller. The pilot rejected the take-off."


ATSB Ref  201605436





19-11-16 - Somersby, Queensland - Auto-Gyro MT-03 - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary report states - "During taxi, the rotor struck the rudder resulting in minor damage. The pilot advised the brake mode had not been selected."  assume this means the rotor brake mode.




ATSB Ref 201605275







October 24th 2016 - Meningie, South Australia - ELA model unknown - - gyrocopter registration unknown  - The ATSB summary states "During landing, the aircraft struck a washout in the runway surface resulting in substantial damage."


ATSB Ref 201603563  - Catergory Serious Incident




12-10-16 - Mudgee airfield, New South Wales - gyrocopter type unknown - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary report states "During the initial climb, the engine failed and the gyrocopter collided with terrain. Carburettor icing is suspected to be the cause of the engine failure."


ATSB Ref  201603528







August 7th 2016 - Near Gympie, Queensland - Patroney Revolution  - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report states "During cruise, the pilot detected a rotor malfunction and conducted a precautionary landing. The post flight inspection revealed multiple bolts on the rotator housing had become loose. "  The ATSB classified the incident as serious.

ATSB ref 201602185








July 31st 2016 - Near Gladstone airfield, Rodds Bay, Queensland - Patroney Revolution  - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report states  "The pilot was hand starting the unoccupied gyrocopter. When the engine started the gyrocopter accelerated forwards and collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage"

ATSB ref 201602170






18th June 2016 - Near Caboolture, Queensland - RAFtor gyrocopter - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report states "During cruise, the crew detected abnormal engine vibrations and conducted a precautionary landing. An inspection revealed the exhaust manifold had fractured causing damage to a propeller blade."


ATSB ref 201603148





29th May 16 - Wondai, Queensland, Australia -  gyrocopter type unknown  - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report states "During climb, the engine failed and the pilot conducted a forced landing. The inspection revealed a gearbox bearing failure."


ATSB ref 201600749




8-5-16 - Tanami, Northern Terriotory, Australia - Auto-Gyro MTOsport - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report reads "During landing on a wet surface, the pilot lost directional control of the gyrocopter. The gyrocopter rolled onto it's side resulting in substantial damage."


ATSB ref 201600678




April 30-4-16 - near Oodnadatta Aerodrome, South Australia - gyrocopter type unknown  - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB report states - "It was reported that the gyrocopter departed with electrical issues and subsequently conducted a forced landing."  The ATSB classified the incident as serious.

ATSB ref 201600590




27-4-16 - Tennent Creek airfield, Northern Territory - Auto-Gyro Calidus - gyrocopter registration unknown - The ATSB summary states "During initial climb, the unlatched canopy opened. The gyrocopter lost altitude and yawed resulting in a hard landing. "


ATSB Ref 201602455

 







21st February 2016 - near Bindoon, Western Australia - gyrocopter type unknown  - gyrocopter registration unknown - News report states "
The pilot was flying the small aircraft when he ran into trouble yesterday afternoon and came down in a paddock. It is not clear what went wrong. The man was flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter and remains in a stable condition at Royal Perth Hospital."


Link to news report for the Bindoon gyrocopter accident 22.2.16



UPDATE  - the ATSB report states "The pilot rejected the take-off and subsequently collided with terrain. The gyrocopter was substantially damaged and the pilot sustained serious injuries."

ATSB ref  201600233



20-2-16 - Near Hughenden Aerodrome, Queensland, Australia - Celier Aviation Xenon - G-5110 - The ATSB summary states - "While manoeuvring, the gyrocopter's left door detached and struck the propeller, causing the engine to run rough. The pilot shut down the engine and conducted a forced landing. The gyrocopter was substantially damaged. It was subsequently determined that the door had not been correctly latched."


ATSB ref  201600467










2015




Nov 7th 2015 - Tyrone Station, between Charleville - Adavale, Queensland, Australia - Sport Copter Vortex M912 - G-246 - Fatal -  News report refers to a fatal gyrocopter accident whilst mustering cattle. The gyrocopter is believed to have hit a tree top before crashing killing the 35 year old pilot. Local media name the pilot as Grant Burrell.

News link to gyrocopter accident at Charleville, Queensland


Second news link to fatal gyrocopter accident in Australia 7.11.15




10th October 2015 - Dubbo airfield, New South Wales, Australia - Magni M16 - registration unknown - the ATSB summary states "During landing, the pilot lost control and rolled the gyrocopter resulting in substantial damage. "


ATSB Reference - 201504517







 9th-August-2015 - Cannon's Creek, Warneet, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Auto-Gyro Cavalon - G-4848 - Fatal accident. The gyrocopter which took off from Tyabb airfield is believed to have hit power cables and then crashed into an estuary ending up on its righthand side half submerged under water. The pilot was killed and the passenger was rescued with serious injuries. 

News Link to Cavalon gyrocopter accident at Warneet, Australia 9-8-15 


News link to fatal Cavalon crash at Warneet 9.8.15



Feb 12 15 - Manilla, New South Wales - Auto-Gyro MTOsport - registration unknown - the ATSB summary states "During the take-off run, the rotor blades struck the ground and the gyrocopter came to rest on its side causing substantial damage."


ATSB Ref 201500658


Jan 18 2015 -  Bribie Island near Caboolture, , Queensland - QLD - registration unknown - RAF 2000 gyrocopter - the ATSB summary states "During the cruise, the gyrocopter lost power and the pilot conducted a forced landing on a beach. An inspection revealed the propeller drive belt had failed." The incident is listed as a Serious Incident

ATSB Ref 201500079




2014


21st Nov 14 - Mount Sylvia, near Gatton, Queensland  - registration unknown  -  gyrocopter type unknown - Fatal -  The gyrocopter impacted bush terrain and caught fire. A witness suggested that the engine had stopped in flight. The pilot was killed. Local media name the pilot as Ted Hurley.


Link to fatal gyrocopter accident in Queensland 21.11.14


27-9-14 - Near Mt Magnet aerodrome, Windsor Station, Western Australia - Peter Green type gyro - registration unknown -  The ATSB accident summary states, "During the take-off run, the left tyre deflated causing the rim to dig into the dirt runway surface. The gyrocopter rolled left and came to rest on its side. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the gyrocopter was substantially damaged."


ATSB Ref 201408001



26/8/14 - Delissaville, Northern Territory - Auto-Gyro MTOsport - registration unknown -  The ATSB accident summary states, "During takeoff, the gyrocopter pitched up and rolled left. The pilot was unable to regain control of the gyrocopter before it impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage."


ATSB Ref 201407891




22nd June 2014 - Atherton, Queensland - Celier Aviation Xenon - registration unknown - The ATSB accident summary states, "During the take-off, the gyrocopter pitched forward and collided with the runway. The gyrocopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured."


ATSB ref 201404532


16.3.14 - Brundee, near Nowra, New South Wales - G-511 - Advanced Kinetics Gyroz - Fatal - the gyrocopter crashed into a paddock killing the 65 year old pilot. A NSW Police force press release says
"" It appears the gyrocopter has struck the ground heavily causing substantial damage and the male pilot and only occupant was killed. The man is believed to be a 65-year-old from Nowra.""   On the 17.3.14 local media named the pilot as Ken Wilkinson.






News link with interviews re fatal gyro accident in NSW 16.3.14

News link to fatal gyrocopter accident at Brundee, NSW 16.3.14

News link to gyrocopter crash in NSW 16.3.14


ATSB ref 201402770


6th January 2014 - Hughenden aerodrome, Queensland - G-5010 - Celier Aviation Xenon - During the approach to Hughenden aerodrome in Queensland, the Xenon gyrocopter lost speed and subsequently collided with trees. The aircraft was substantially damaged.



ATSB ref 20140006




2013


21st December 2013 - Kinglake national park, Dixons Creek, Victoria - Auto-Gyro MTOsport - G-2347 - Fatal accident - a two seat gyrocopter crashed during a scenic flight having taken off from Dixons Creek. The pilot and tourist passenger were both killed in the crash in the high ground of Kingslake. The gyrocopter was operated by Yarra Valley Flightsports. Local media name the pilot as Reg Thaggard and the passenger as 18 year old Jordan Pang from Singapore.



Link to news report for fatal gyroplane accident in Victoria 21.12.13


Link to another news report for gyrocopter crash 21.12.13


Link to Yarra Valley Flightsports



ATSB ref 201312264



15th December 2013 - RAF 2000 - near Kingaray, Queensland - During cruise, the gyrocopter developed severe airframe oscillations and the pilot conducted a precautionary landing on a road. The rotor head was overhauled - source ATSB


ATSB ref 201312025



22nd September 2013 - Magni M22 gyrocopter - Montpelier airpark, near Townsville, Queensland - The Magni gyrocopter was hit by a wallaby during its take off roll  - the wallaby was killed, the gyrocopter was damaged as it hit a fence and rolled over - the pilot escaped unhurt.


ATSB ref 201309413



28th June 2013 - A Dominator gyrocopter crashed near Dakenba, Biloela in Western Queensland ( approx 130km from Gladstone ) - the pilot is described as in a critical condition after the gyro hit power cables.  Update - the pilot is out of hospital and back at work - see UPDATE October 2013 link below for more on this good news. The ATSB summary says a Modified Dominator gyrocopter struck an unseen spur line before colliding with terrain. The gyrocopter was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured. The pilot was conducting a precautionary landing to check the operation of the gyrocopter’s engine cooling system


News link to accident at Dakenba QLD 28.6.13

Police press release re accident 28.6.13

UPDATE October 2013 - Good News - pilot back at work


ATSB ref 201306248



18th June 2013 - ELA 08 gyrocopter - Mount Elliott area, Queensland - The ATSB summary states the pilot and passenger of an ELA Tandem gyrocopter were flying from an airfield south-east of Townsville, Qld to a farm to have lunch. On the return trip, they flew via a waterfall at Mount Elliott, about 25 km southeast of Townsville. The pilot reported that on flying up to the waterfall area, he realised that he was a bit low and decided to make a left turn and increase throttle to maximum. As he applied full power, the slipper clutch malfunctioned resulting in a loss of rotor revolutions per minute (RPM). The gyrocopter’s airspeed started to reduce rapidly and the gyrocopter began to sink. Due to a ridge in front of the aircraft, the pilot decided to make a forced landing in a wooded gully. The aircraft landed upright on a log in a thick, vined tree canopy, but the pilot broke his leg in the accident. The pilot had an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) which he activated, and was able to contact search and rescue via mobile telephone to organise aeromedical retrieval.

ATSB ref 201306820



16th June 2013 - Xenon gyrocopter take off incident at Gunnedah,  New South Wales - media reports mention a "cable malfunction" resulting in an emergency landing as the gyro departed from an airshow at Gunnedah.


Photo below shows the incident on 16.6.13 at Gunnedah NSW





11th June 2013 - Auto-Gyro MT-03 - The gyrocopter collided with terrain and was substantially damaged near Dimbulah, Queensland - source ATSB

ATSB ref 201305695


7th March 2013 - During cruise, the engine failed and the pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock near Thorpdale, Victoria. The gyro flipped onto its side resulting in substantial damage - source ATSB.


ATSB ref 201302210






2012


24th August 2012 - 1 fatal - an RAF 2000 gyro collided with the ground and was destroyed by fire approx 100km East of Pormpuraaw, Cape York, Queensland. The pilot was killed.

News link to Cape York gyro accident 24.8.12


ATSB ref 201208409





26th June 2012 - Gyro makes emergency landing onto mud flats near Ryhll, Phillip Island, Victoria after apparent engine failure - pilot walks away after gyro turns on its side in the mud - pilot Don Cowling. The gyro does not appear to display an ASRA gyro registration.


ATSB ref 201206025



 Photo credit ABC News

Video Link to interview with the pilot and wreckage for accident 26.6.12

News report for accident 26.6.12

ABC News link for gyro accident 26.6.12



12th May 2012 - RAF 2000 gyro - during landing at Hervey Bay aerodrome, Queensland, the gyrocopter veered sharply and roller over. The RAF 2000 was substantially damaged.


ATSB ref 201204250


6th May 2012 - Pilot killed in gyrocopter accident near Bollon, Queensland - believed helmet came loose and hit propeller - Fatal - can anyone provide a brief summary ?


1st April 2012 - an unknown gyro is reported to have struck an overhead powerline near Broken Hill aerodrome, New South Wales


ATSB ref 201203245


5th February 2012 - G-1010 AC10 Arrowcopter - propeller broke up during flight, the Arrow Copter is a very new type of gyro, debris hit tail, engine difficulties - forced emergency landing - no injuries - possibly in the Gundaroo area of NSW.

ASN Newsreport on incident 5.2.12



January 19th 2012 - G-4982 - ELA accident at Echuca, Victoria - take off accident. The pilot wrote up a summary for publication in Flight Safety Australlia part of which is as follows, "...From the threshold I accelerated too quickly and at the point of take-off I was travelling too fast. The gyro leapt about five or six feet into the air because I did not exert slight forward pressure on the stick and allow the craft to balance on the main wheels, with the nose wheel slightly off the runway. Just as suddenly the gyro descended. As a result of the impact, not only was the nose wheel suspension damaged but, critically, the sudden downward momentum of the aircraft caused the retreating rotor blade, which was descending in the teeter cycle on the port side of the craft, to be deflected even further downwards, where the initial impact of the rotor tip (travelling at 440km/h) with the runway happened. No wonder the rotor blades (which weigh about 40kg) were smashed, and the energy transmitted to the aircraft frame bent it quite badly.""


Link here to report in Flight Safety Australia



14th January 2012 - G-762 GT Kruza gyrocopter accident at Mangalore, VIC - 2 Fatal - this accident is currently under investigation by the Coroners Court of Victoria - the instructor pilot was Sam La Bruna, the student pilot was Robert Brockbank.




Photo credit Herald Sun


Herald Sun news link to Accident 14.1.12

Newspaper Link to Accident 14.1.12

NZ Newspaper Link to Accident 14.1.12

UPDATE OCTOBER 2012 - ASRA published online a link to the Interim Accident Report for Kruza G-762 produced by ASRA  

UPDATE DECEMBER 2012 - ASRA removed the link to the Interim Accident Report link   Please contact ASRA / ATSB / CASA and ask for access to this report and ask why a summary is not in the public domain.

UPDATE JANUARY 2013 - ASRA spokesman Alan Waddles ( Incident Registrar )  published the following brief summary on the Rotary Wing Forum

Report 01/2012. The gyro, with an instructor and student onboard, departed on a training flight that was expected to last one hour, which was normal. Approximately three hours later, a member of the public was driving past a paddock that normally grazed horses when he noticed a “pile of rubbish” in the paddock. He drove in to investigate and discovered the remains if what he deemed to be a helicopter. Further inspection revealed that deceased persons remained in the wreckage. He contacted Emergency Services who attended the scene and confirmed that the wreckage was that of a gyroplane and that the two occupants were deceased.

ASRA was notified and offered assistance with the investigation which was accepted. A team of 4 investigators attended the scene the next day and having eliminated weather conditions and pilot error as contributing factors, discovered a failure within the control system which did not appear to be the result of ground impact. On-site visual inspections revealed the characteristics of metal fatigue on a fracture within the control system. Critical components were removed from the wreckage and sent to the ATSB for closer examination. The results of these examinations are not available at this time. The final report on the accident will be forwarded to the Coroner via the Police when all evidence has been processed.



This accident has been discussed on the Rotary Wing Forum  - a lengthy thread can be found on the following web link

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36158&highlight=kruza


UPDATE JULY 2013 - ATSB publish their finding into component failures, fracture in the rotor head torque tube.

Link to ATSB report for GT Kruz accident 14.1.12




2011


18th December 2011 - Gyrocopter accident on take off at East Beverley, Western Australia  - pilot injured. The ATSB summary says that the engine failed during the initial climb resulting in the gyrocopter hitting the ground.

TV Report Link to Accident 18.12.11


ATSB ref 201108776


30th October 2011 - An unknown gyrocopter is reported to have collided with the ground in the Bunbury area of Queensland.



ATSB ref 201107532




5th September 2011 - it appears a mechanical failure sent the gyrocopter nosediving into a field near the Ingham showground, north of Townsville. The 61 year old pilot escaped with minor injuries.

News link to gyrocopter accident near Ingham 5.9.11





7th June 2011 - An unknown gyrocopter is reported to have collided with the ground 19km south of Bundaberg airfield, Queensland.

ATSB ref 201104068




23rd April 2011 - Gyro accident crashed and burned approx 20km west of Coonamble, NSW - Fatal accident killing the pilot Keith Comensoli.

Newspaper link to gyro Accident 23.4.11

Another Newspaper Link to accident at Coonamble 23.4.11
 



9th March 2011 - Fatal - Ground accident at Farnham Plains, 30km west of Eulo, Queensland, on engine start up the unoccupied gyro moved forward with the propeller striking the pilot. The pilot was standing alongside the gyro when the engine was started. The engine immediately revved highly. The gyrocopter is described as an Owen Dull Newo registered G-241 and had been delivered secondhand to the pilot just the day before. The Coroners inquest report identifies the pilot as Sam Beresford. 





The report raises many concerns relating to training, paperwork, flight instruction, mustering operations and the relationship between CASA, ASRA, ATSB, local Police and Health and Safety officers and how the accident was subsequently investigated.  A PDF of the Coroners report can be accessed via

Link to official Coroners inquest report for fatal gyroplane accident in Queensland 9.3.11




2011 - Gyrocopter take off accident on waterlogged ground - gyro veered left and rolled over





2010


30th December 2010 - Gyrocopter accident near Blyth, South Australia - pilot dislocated his shoulder - more summary details please

News link to gyro accident at Blyth SA 30.12.10




23rd December 2010 - Gyrocopter crash whilst mustering cattle at the Neutral Junction Station 90km north of Ti Tree, Northern Territory






Photo courtesy of NT Police



Newspaper link to accident 23.12.10 at Neutral Junction Station



21st December 2010 - During landing the gyrocopter encountered a wind gust and overturned on landing at Caboolture, Queensland.

ATSB ref 201008936



21st August 2010 - Gyrocopter crash accident at Elimbah, 4km from Caboolture, Queensland  - Modified RAF - pilot Paul Campbell  ( ASRA secretary ) hospitalised with injuries.


Newspaper report to Caboolture accident August 2010


TV news report for gyrocopter accident 21.8.10

ATSB ref 201006008



2nd May 2010 - 1 Fatal - G-102 single seat open gyrocopter crash near Lameroo, South Australia - Fatal. Local media report the deceased pilot as Robert Bruce Hambling.



Photo credit ABC News

Link to ABC Riverland News report 2.5.10

Newspaper Link to Accident 2.5.10


ATSB ref 201003193



March 2010 - G-090 ? Gyrocopter accident east of Weipa Queensland - pilot Sean Anthony survived over 24 hours in the bush before walking to safety.




Newspaper report to Weipa accident March 2010

News report with photos of wreck for accident March 2010


23rd January 2010 - G-255 Rosco gyrocopter accident near Jindabyne, NSW Snowy Mountains area - Fatal


Newspaper report to Jindabyne accident 23.1.10



2009


29th December 2009 - Gyro crashed near Purnong, Mannum, South Australia - Fatal.  "Terry Arnold, aged in his 50s, was the sole occupant of the small helicopter when it crashed in a paddock in Purnong, near Mannum, about 1pm."  The ATSB summary says the gyrocopter was reported to have hit a cliff and then in an inverted attitude lower terrain too.

Newspaper Link to Accident 29.12.09

ATSB ref 200908256



6th April 2009 - Monarch gyro crashed into the Tamar river at Clarence Point, near George Town,  Tasmania from a height of approx 100m - pilot Alan Wardill  rescued from the water. The ATSB summary says the pilot lost pitch control during cruise before crashing into the river and sinking.

Newspaper Link to Accident 6.4.09

Another Newspaper Link to Accident 6.4.09

ATSB ref 200902105


20th February 2009 - G-049 Magni M-22 accident at Home Hill, QLD  - Fatal.  "Well-known Burdekin resident Michael Howard, 59, died doing what he loved when his imported Magni gyrocopter crashed shortly after take-off yesterday morning."

Photo credit Townsville Bulletin


Townsville Bulletin link to Accident 20.2.09

Newspaper Link to Accident 20.2.09


2008


20th April 2008 - Burdekin beach, Groper Creek, near Townsville, QLD - Magni M22 - The gyrocopter rolled onto its side just prior to touchdown on a sand-bar at Burdekin beach Queensland. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries  - the rotorblades on the gyro were broken.


News link to Queensland gyrocopter accident 20.4.08



2007


8th November 2007 - Bruty Firebird gyrocopter accident at Echuca airfield, Victoria - registration unknown - Fatal - 1 Fatal and 1 with major burns ( Paul Bruty ).  The gyrocopter was being used for flight training. The student pilot was practising a simulated engine out on final approach. A witness says the gyrocopter did not "flare" just before touch down, landed hard and bounced coming to rest on its righthand side. Fuel in the seat tanks leaked and an intense fire started. The student and instructor both suffered severe burns. The student died of his injuries the next day.


News link to fatal gyrocopter accident at Echuca Australia 8-11-07


Newspaper Link to Accident 8.11.07

Another Newspaper Link to Accident 8.11.07



23rd July 20071 Fatal  -  gyrocopter accident at the Applethorpe airstrip near Stanthorpe, Queensland - Fatal


Newspaper link to rotorcraft fatal accident near Stanthorpe 23.7.07


ATSB ref 200704920



1st July 2007 - RAF gyrocopter accident near Cranbourne, Tasmania - 2 Fatal

News report to Cranbourne accident 8.11.07


2006

16th October 2006 - Fatal accident - G-2223 ? UFO Helithruster  - gyrocopter crash near Lockwood South, Bendigo Victoria - The gyro was flown by Christopher Williams, 47, with his wife Jennifer, 46 a passenger, when it crashed about 10am today on a property in McGlashans Lane at Lockwood South, near Bendigo - the gyro hit a boundary fence. The pilot Chris Williams was killed.

Llewella Evans, from the Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association, said it was rare for gyrocopters to be involved in crashes. She said unlike helicopters, gyrocopters usually glided down to earth if they got into trouble.

Photo credit Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald news link to accident 16.10.06



27th March 2006 - gyrocopter malfunction whilst engine running on the ground, the gyro set off across the airfield near Kurri Kurri before hitting a tree.


News link to gyrocopter incident 27.3.06





2005


18th June 2005 - G-095 Butterfly gyrocopter crashed through boundary fences during take off - Non fatal


2004

13th October 2004 - Gyrocopter accident during mustering operations at Norley Station, QLD - main rotor hub bar failure - Fatal - see ATSB Australian Transport Safety Bureau report on the link below

ATSB Gyrocopter Hub Bar failure report

Coroners Report on Norley accident 13.10.04


4th April 2004 - Gyrocopter ( built by Owen Dull ) broke up in mid air near Esk, Queensland during its delivery flight - Fatal - see Coroners report about this accident on the link below 

Coroners Report accident 4.4.04



2003

19th March 2003 - Fatal accident in a single seat gyrocopter, pilot killed near Emu Park, Rockhampton, Queensland


News link to gyrocopter accident 19.3.03




2002

17th June 2002 - gyrocopter crashed while practising touch and gos around the circuit at an airfield near Singleton, NSW


News link to gyrocopter crash 17.6.02



2001

21st January 2001 - Fatal gyro accident at Ross Glen near Kew, New South Wales killing the pilot - "A police spokeswoman said the 62-year-old man was flying a gyrocopter when, according to witnesses, the engine stalled and his aircraft plunged nearly 70m to the ground. "

News link to fatal gyrocopter accident 21.1.01


2000

26th November 2000 - two treated after a gyrocopter crashed at Theresa Park, Camden, NSW - the pilot and passenger were released after being treated at the scene

News link to accident 26.11.00



1999


11th May 1999 - Fatal accident at Ullina airstrip near Creswick, Victoria.  The pilot Craig Huxley a local police officer was under instruction from the ground


News link to fatal gyro accident 11.5.09


Please note that accidents pre 1996 are listed on the ATSB website in summary form and are available for viewing today.  In 1996 the responsibility for publishing gyrocopter accident summary data passed to ASRA - ASRA have chosen not to place any accident summary information in the public domain.





1996


19th February 1996 - G-5537 - The pilot had been carrying out flights in his gyrocopter which was later found to have crashed, the pilot receiving fatal injuries. The propeller appears to have separated from the engine and passed up through the rotor system - near Orroroo, South Australia - Fatal.

ATSB Report for accident 19.2.96



1995


......1995 - Tocumwal, NSW - fatal gyrocopter accident - the local town history website states " Andrew Broadway of Tocumwal Ultralights was killed when his gyrocopter crashed just east of the aerodrome."
No further details known.


Link to Tocumwal website





28th April 1995 - It was reported that the rotorcraft took off and climbed to about 150 ft. It then entered what appeared to be shallow dive at full power. The descent continued until the rotorcraft collided with the ground. The wreckage was spread out over about 50 metres. It was reported that the pilot had modified the engine installation prior to the flight and he may have recently changed the main rotor blades. The circumstances that led to the loss of control were not be determined - near Thylungra, QLD - Fatal.

ATSB Report for accident 28.4.95



1993

19th November 1993 - The gyroplane crashed 230 metres from the property airstrip whilst the pilot was returning from a sheep mustering flight. The tail separated from the aircraft in flight following being struck by the rotors. Weather conditions were poor with a strong gusting wind and blowing dust - near Nangunyah, NSW - Fatal

ATSB Report for accident 19.11.93


1992


6th September 1992 - Bensen type gyro - Aircraft collided with a tree while flying low over residential areas - near Primbee, NSW - Fatal.


ATSB Report for accident 6.9.92


1990


3rd November 1990 - Homebuilt gyrocopter - The pilot took off to the west and climbed straight ahead for approximately one kilometre. At about 150 feet above the ground the complete main rotor assembly suddenly separated from the gyroplane. The gyroplane then plummetted to the ground - near Bridgwater, Victoria -  Fatal


ATSB Report for accident 3.11.90


10th July 1990 - The first circuit appeared to proceed smoothly at an altitude of about 250 feet above the ground until the turn onto final approach. When that turn was started the aircraft assumed a reasonably steep nose down attitude. Engine noise remained constant until the aircraft hit the ground tracking about 15 degrees to the left of the landing direction. A detailed wreckage inspection did not reveal any pre-existing defect that may have contributed to the accident - near Redwood 20 km NE of Traralgon, Victoria - Fatal

ATSB Report for accident 10.7.90



1989

19th November 1989 - Fatal gyrocopter accident near Euston, New South Wales

News link to accident 19.11.89