# American Autogyro SPARROWHAWK

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05901T9, 05622V8
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN AUTOGYRO
- Model: SPARROWHAWK
- Aircraft type: Gyroplane
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-autogyro-sparrowhawk

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N43229](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43229): [Prairie Sky Flights Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRAIRIE%20SKY%20FLIGHTS%20INC), [Robinson, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Robinson), S/N SH2003024K

## 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 CEN11LA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA591), Aug 20, 2011: American Autogyro Sparrowhawk (N2631B), Delaware, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb.

## 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 20110820019839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110820019839A), Aug 20, 2011: American Autogyro SPARROWHAWK (N2631B), Delaware, OH, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was departing runway 28 from dlz in route to vta when the accident occurred. [privacy data omitted] Stated he ran the pre rotate of the…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Windward Performance SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/windward-performance-sparrow-hawk): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 056191J
- [Cole Gregory M SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/cole-gregory-m-sparrow-hawk): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05615JV
- [Windward Performance SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/windward-performance-sparrow-hawk): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05901NB
- [Hocker-Denien SPARROW-HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/hocker-denien-sparrow-hawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601NG
- [Mayfield James P SPARROWHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/mayfield-james-p-sparrowhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056153A
- [Coplen Randy SPARROWHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/coplen-randy-sparrowhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056160J
- [Dressler David Scott SPARROWHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/dressler-david-scott-sparrowhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056173Z
- [Stiles Randall Jay SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/stiles-randall-jay-sparrow-hawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617II
- [Groen Brothers Avia SPARROWHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/groen-brothers-avia-sparrowhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056197G
- [Keiser Frank SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/keiser-frank-sparrow-hawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619GD
- [Loeser Gerry SPARROWHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/loeser-gerry-sparrowhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619IU
- [Dyer Ronald S SPARROW HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/dyer-ronald-s-sparrow-hawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619L4

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