On September 30, 1990, a Carlson Aircraft COMMANDER ELITE (registration N60AC) operated by Carlson, Allen B. was involved in an aviation accident near Jerseyville, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A gyroplane builder departed on a local flight and descended in uncontrolled flight to ground impact shortly after takeoff. The aircraft lacked an airworthiness certificate, and the private pilot did not hold a gyroplane rating.
The builder of a gyroplane departed on a local flight. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft descended in uncontrolled flight and impacted the ground.
No mechanical discrepancy was found during the investigation of the aircraft.
The aircraft had not been issued an airworthiness certificate. Additionally, the private pilot did not have a gyroplane rating.
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. Contributing factors included the lack of an airworthiness certificate for the aircraft and the pilot's lack of a gyroplane rating.