# Loren D Jones GYRO TECHNIC VX2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05641TP
- Manufacturer (registry): LOREN D JONES
- Model: GYRO TECHNIC VX2
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/loren-d-jones-gyro-technic-vx2

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N557LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N557LJ): [Jones Loren D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20LOREN%20D), [Prior Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Prior%20Lake), built 2023, S/N VX2-002

## 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…

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