N430HS — Shrimplin Johnnie E SPARROW HAWK III
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N430HS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- S03-0003
- Manufacturer
- Shrimplin Johnnie E
- Model
- SPARROW HAWK III
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Subaru All Mdls A/b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Merritt Kelli — Lamesa, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Shrimplin Johnnie E SPARROW HAWK III).
- Jun 15, 2015registered — Merritt Kelli
Frequently asked
- Has N430HS been in an accident?
- Yes. N430HS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N430HS?
- N430HS is a Shrimplin Johnnie E SPARROW HAWK III (rotorcraft), serial number S03-0003.
- Who is N430HS registered to?
- N430HS is registered to Merritt Kelli of Lamesa, TX. Registration status: active.
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