Final
1 minor
May 13, 2026
N40CT accident at Palo Alto, CA
Autogyro CAVALON — Hard landing at KPAO (Palo Alto, CA)
DateMay 13, 2026
Tail numberN40CT
AircraftAutogyro CAVALON · Autogyro Cavalon · CLON
LocationKPAO — Palo Alto, CA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR26LA194
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
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