# FAA incident reports: Mcculloch J-2

A list on [Mcculloch J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcculloch-j-2.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20061012021439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061012021439A.md): Aerors J2 · Indian Trail, NC · Oct 12, 2006 · N4362G · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On 10/12/2006, a mcculloch aircraft corp J2 aircraft, registration number N4362G, piloted by [privacy data omitted] departed runway 22 at the goose creek airport (28A). Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated that he experienced gust of wind that he was…
- [Accident 20041027028259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041027028259A.md): Aerors J2 · Camden, AR · Oct 27, 2004 · N62SJ · Substantial damage
  > (-23) 10/27/04 At 1125AM, aircraft N62SJ, mccullock Aerors J-2 gyro-plane conducted an emergency landing onto a highway. One of the exhaust broke loose and struck the four bladed propeller. One of the blades broke at the root of the propeller causing a severe…
- [Accident 19940611014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940611014989A.md): Aerors J2 · Willits, CA · Jun 11, 1994 · N22GR · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Crashed on climbout. Pilot stated unable to get rotor speed up prior crash indicates improper gyro procedures.
- [Accident 19891110044829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891110044829A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Scappoose, OR · Nov 10, 1989 · N4379G · Substantial damage
  > Too slow and high sink rate on simulated forced landing. CFI tried to increase power but student froze on throttle.
- [Accident 19890617015899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890617015899A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Oxford, OH · Jun 17, 1989 · N4354G · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Rotors seen to slow and come upward. One blade separated. Gyrocopter fell in lake. Main rotor thrust bearing failed
- [Accident 19860926048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860926048869A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Rush City, MN · Sep 26, 1986 · N90563 · Destroyed
  > The gyrocopter impacted the ground and burned during an attempted downwind takeoff. Pilot was not properly rated.
- [Accident 19860729036339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860729036339A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Stanton, TX · Jul 29, 1986 · N4319G · Destroyed
  > The gyroplane struck an electric single wire fence and impacted the ground during takeoff from a farm field.
- [Incident 19850922059919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850922059919I.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Half Moon Bay, CA · Sep 22, 1985 · N4382G · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft rolled over when excessive throttle was applied with rotor engaged while trying to correct tach problem.
- [Accident 19850623027069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850623027069A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Homer, NY · Jun 23, 1985 · N4328G · Substantial damage
  > Lost control and rolled over after rotor blades contacted tail rudders. Rotator pulley belts were slipping.
- [Accident 19850421036929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850421036929A.md): Aerors J2MCCULH · Union City, TN · Apr 21, 1985 · N4374G · Substantial damage
  > Student jerked aircraft off the ground causing rotor blades to strike vertical stabilizer.
- [Accident 19810521027859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810521027859A.md): Airasc J2AIRASC · Owatonna, MN · May 21, 1981 · N18804 · Substantial damage
  > Engine lost power and pilot attempted landing in plowed field. Gyrocopter flipped inverted.
- [Accident 19801003069279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801003069279A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Chesapeake, VA · Oct 3, 1980 · N4372G · Destroyed
  > Stalled gyroplane on steep turn while landing. Pilot unskilled in type. Incomplete repairs possible factor.
- [Accident 19780827025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780827025879A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · South Haven, NY · Aug 27, 1978 · N4301G · Destroyed
- [Accident 19770626019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770626019879A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Flint, MI · Jun 26, 1977 · N4328G · Substantial damage
  > Main rotor blades struck both rudders.
- [Accident 19760125000319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760125000319A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Scottsville, NY · Jan 25, 1976 · N4331G · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19741012036869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741012036869A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Brinkley, AR · Oct 12, 1974 · N4352G · Destroyed
  > PIC not rotorcraft rated. Pre-rotator belt failed
- [Accident 19740103000779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740103000779A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Taunton, MA · Jan 3, 1974 · N4343G · Destroyed
  > During power off autorotative ldg plt made imppoper level off touch down.
- [Accident 19730909029699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730909029699A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Redmond, OR · Sep 9, 1973 · N4327G · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19730212003709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730212003709A.md): Mcculh J2MCCULH · Statesboro, GA · Feb 12, 1973 · N4345G · Substantial damage
  > Main rotor struck tail boom on touchdown.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5500604')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcculloch-j-2/incidents

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