Autogyro CAVALON accident near Conroe, Texas, August 27, 2026
On August 27, 2026 at about 1:45 pm local time, a Autogyro CAVALON (helicopter), registered N128NR, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Conroe, Texas (Conroe-North Houston Regional airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 27, 2026 · about 1:45 pm local time
- Place
- Conroe, Texas · Conroe-North Houston Regional · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Autogyro CAVALON
- Registration
- N128NR · registry record · serial V00263
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: condition inspection, February 14, 2019; 282 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,235 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Runway 19, 5,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 77°F (25°C)
- Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
- Observation at 8:53 am from KCXO
Weather report (METAR): KCXO 271353Z 20007KT 10SM FEW120 28/25 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE RAB06E35 SLP147 P0000 T02780250
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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