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Substantial
None

Sparrow Hawk IIIS/N: S03-0003

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA150
Location
Lubbock, TX
Event ID
20220324104822
Coordinates
33.485853, -101.813740
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SPARROW HAWK
Serial Number
S03-0003
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
IIIARWF
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SPARROW HAWK III

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERRITT KELLI
Address
2400 E HIGHWAY 180
City
LAMESA
State / Zip Code
TX 79331-7934
Country
United States

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