N45CL

Substantial
Minor

FARRINGTON TWINSTARS/N: 004

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA256
Location
Greencastle, IN
Event ID
20250717200563
Coordinates
39.633528, -86.813806
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FARRINGTON
Serial Number
004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
TWINSTARTSTR
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
TWINSTAR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VANDEVENTER GEORGE W JR
Address
8290 E KYLE AVE
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47805-9642
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# CEN25LA256