Summary
On March 23, 2022, a Sparrow Hawk III (N430HS) was involved in an incident near Lubbock, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N430HS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA150