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November 10, 2013 · Groen Sparrowhawk II · N130SW
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Groen Sparrowhawk II (2007)
Tail Number
N130SW
Operator
Glenn Davis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA059
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CST
Nearest AirportLubbock Executive (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGroen Sparrowhawk II
Tail NumberN130SW
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlenn Davis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EJ2.5 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind185°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC