McCulloch J-2 N4381G
23 February 1989 · Orange, Texas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 23 February 1989 at about 16:30 local time, a McCulloch J-2 registered N4381G was involved in an accident near Orange, Texas, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 16:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Orange, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Orange County (ORG)
- Coordinates
- 30.0999, -93.7495
- Aircraft
- McCulloch J-2
- Registration
- N4381G
- Category
- Gyrocraft
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Orange → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW89LA056
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DUE TO A LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA AND PROCEDURES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT PROVIDED NO EVIDENCE OF A GYROPLANE ENDORSEMENT AND WAS UNABLE TO EXPRESS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OR OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A DOWNWIND DEPARTURE WHEN IT MADE AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE PROPELLER 'JUST STOPPED PUSHING.' THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other McCulloch J-2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 1989 | McCulloch J-2 | Oxford, Ohio, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 10 Nov 1989 | McCulloch J-2 | Scappoose, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1986 | McCulloch J-2 | Rush City, Minnesota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1986 | McCulloch J-2 | Stanton, Texas, United States | Patrick Q. Perez | No injuries | - |
| 21 Apr 1985 | McCulloch J-2 | Union City, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jun 1985 | McCulloch J-2 | Cortland, New York, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 1989 | Cessna 150 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Apr 1989 | Mooney M20J | Jasper, Texas, United States | Stratton, William A. | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1989 | Beechcraft V35B | Lampasas, Texas, United States | Phil P. O'neal | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 May 1989 | Piper PA-24-250 | Decatur, Texas, United States | Frazier, David R. | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 1989 | Beechcraft A36TC | Amarillo, Texas, United States | L.l.pownell | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1989 | Piper PA-32R | Stratford, Texas, United States | Sherman Implement Co. | No injuries | - |