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N430HS
SHRIMPLIN JOHNNIE E SPARROW HAWK III
Rotorcraft · 4 Cycle · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MERRITT KELLI
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LAMESA, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 15, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Jun 23, 2011
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SHRIMPLIN JOHNNIE E
Model
SPARROW HAWK III
Year
-
Serial Number
S03-0003
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
GROEN BROTHERS AVIATION USA
Kit Model
SPARROWHAWK III

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
SUBARU
Engine Model
ALL MDLS A/B
Type
4 Cycle
Power
400 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A523DE
Mode S Code (Octal)
51221736

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 23, 2022 Accident Substantial Lubbock, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.

NTSB CEN22LA150