Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient takeoff rpm. Factors included crosswind gusts, and the FAA's lack of category and class rating requirements for pilots flying non-type-certificated experimental aircraft.
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NTSB investigation record
NYC99LA115
CompletedHammond Twinstar gyroplane· N6364H
- Date
- May 20, 1999
- Location
- Bloomsburg, PA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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