Aircraft Description
N43229 is a American Autogyro SPARROWHAWK, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Prairie Sky Flights INC in Robinson, IL. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52D4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43229 was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 1 American Autogyro aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N43229. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC