ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 280119
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 March 2022 |
| Time: | 09:46 LT |
| Type: | Sparrow Hawk III |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N430HS |
| MSN: | S03-0003 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 69 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru EJ-25 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lubbock, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lubbock, TX |
| Lubbock, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Shortly after takeoff the pilot 'felt a force straight down.†The gyroplane impacted the terrain hard, rolled over, and came to rest on its side adjacent to the runway. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and stabilizers. Reported winds about the time accident included wind gusts and a peak wind of 30 knots. A postaccident examination of the gyroplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN22LA150
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Jul-2022 19:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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