# N557LJ: 2023 Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2](https://openairdocs.org/model/loren-d-jones-gyro-technic-vx2) (registry code 05641TP, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912ISC series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912isc-series) (registry code 55591)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: VX2-002
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Gyro Technic LLC GT-VX2
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 7, 2023
- Certificate issued: May 10, 2023
- Expires: May 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A71A6F
- Registered owner: [Jones Loren D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20LOREN%20D)
- Location: [Prior Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Prior%20Lake)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.6824° N, 93.4136° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55372, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=557LJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N557LJ

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 912ISC model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912ISC series)

- [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025
- [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA006), Oct 8, 2023: Gyro Technic GT-VX2 (N557LJ), Saint Peter, MN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a river valley.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20231008016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231008016159A), Oct 8, 2023: Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2 (N557LJ), Saint Peter, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. A group of 2 gyrocopters departed the mankato MN airport (mkt) and flew to the le sueur MN airport (12Y) to perform touch and go’s. the 2 aircraft departed 12Y…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/loren-d-jones-gyro-technic-vx2/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912ISC series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912isc-series.md

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