NTSB

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.

Probable cause: The gyroplane pilot’s failure to maintain rotor speed and aircraft control as he was attempting to return to the runway during a low-altitude simulated engine-out maneuver.

Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear axle weld during the landing roll.

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.