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October 7, 2020 · Sparrowhawk II NO Series · N40380
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Sparrowhawk II NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N40380
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA031
The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that he departed with full fuel tanks for a local flight. While flying along a coastline, the engine lost power, and the pilot navigated to complete a forced landing on a beach. During the landing rollout, the nose wheel dug into soft sand and the gyrocopter rolled over onto its left side, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor and empennage. Postaccident examination of the gyrocopter’s engine revealed that a rubber fuel supply line was ruptured. Given this information, it is likely that the fuel leak starved the engine of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
A ruptured fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that he departed with full fuel tanks for a local flight. While flying along a coastline, the engine lost power, and the pilot navigated to complete a forced landing on a beach. During the landing rollout, the nose wheel dug into soft sand and the gyrocopter rolled over onto its left side, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor and empennage. Postaccident examination of the gyrocopter’s engine revealed that a rubber fuel supply line was ruptured. Given this information, it is likely that the fuel leak starved the engine of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSparrowhawk II NO Series
Tail NumberN40380
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · 2.5 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC