GROEN SPARROWHAWK II
Lubbock, TX — November 10, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 10, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.48555, -101.81277 |
| Airport | Lubbock Executive |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA059 |
| Event ID | 20131118X23620 |
Aircraft
| Make | GROEN |
| Model | SPARROWHAWK II |
| Registration # | N130SW |
| Operator | Glenn Davis |
| Owner | Glenn Davis |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath for landing which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the gyroplane was too high and too slow during the landing approach. The gyroplane landed hard and the landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and the tail boom. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the gyroplane before the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.