Sparrow Hawk III
Lubbock, TX — March 23, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 23, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA150 |
| Event ID | 20220324104822 |
| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.48585, -101.81374 |
| Airport | Lubbock Executive Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Sparrow Hawk |
| Model | III |
| 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 maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
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.