# NTSB ATL81FID01: Mccullock J2, N4372G, Chesapeake, VA, October 3, 1980

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: October 3, 1980
- Place: Chesapeake, VA · CHESAPEAKE, VA
- Location: 36.8190° N, 76.2749° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Chesapeake, VA, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.8190&lon=-76.2749&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report December 30, 1980
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 128398
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL81FID01
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FID01

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2919   80/10/3   CHESAPEAKE,VA       MCCULLOCK J2        CR-  0  1  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 48, 725
        TIME - 1615                    N4372G              PX-  0  0  0  PRACTICE                  TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - HAMPTON ROADS
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          CHESAPEAKE,VA               LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: UNCONTROLLED                LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M.
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT
           MISCELLANEOUS - UNQUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - TOUCH AND GO LANDING
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- CRASHED DRG STEEP FINAL TURN.MAGNETIC TAPE FOR ROTOR RPM PICK-UP NOT INSTALLED.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4372G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4372G-2013-08-14), registration cancelled 2013-08-14, S/N 082, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MCCULLOCK J2
- Registry model: [Mcculloch J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcculloch-j-2) (registry code 5500604) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Gyroplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Airport: Hampton Roads

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19801003069279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801003069279A), Oct 3, 1980: Mcculh J2MCCULH, Chesapeake, VA, Destroyed. Stalled gyroplane on steep turn while landing. Pilot unskilled in type. Incomplete repairs possible factor.

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.

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