Amateur-built GT-VX2 accident near Swanzey, New Hampshire, June 23, 2025
On June 23, 2025 at about 1:55 pm local time, a 2025 amateur-built GT-VX2 (helicopter), registered N62XF, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Swanzey, New Hampshire. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 23, 2025 · about 1:55 pm local time
- Place
- Swanzey, New Hampshire · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built GT-VX2 NO SERIES, built 2025
- Registration
- N62XF · registry record · serial VX2-008
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 23, 2025, about 0955 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Gyro Technic GT-VX2 gyrocopter, N62XF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Swansea, New Hampshire. The sport pilot sustained minor injuries. The gyrocopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The sport pilot reported that he intended to complete two airport traffic pattern circuits for runway 32 at Dillan/Hopkins Airport (EEN), Keene, New Hampshire. He planned to conclude the first circuit with a low approach over the runway and the second circuit with a full stop landing. The first circuit was uneventful; however, during the low approach, about 50 ft above the runway at an airspeed about 50 mph, the pilot applied full throttle approximately halfway down the 4,001-ft-long runway to climb, but the gyrocopter would not climb. He then pitched forward to increase airspeed and rotor speed, but the gyrocopter would still not climb. As his altitude became lower, the pilot decided to perform a forced landing to a grass area beyond the runway, rather than the harder asphalt runway. During the landing, the gyrocopter landed hard, bounced, and rolled over, coming to rest on its left side. The pilot further stated that he was not sure if the engine was unable to produce full power, or if he allowed the gyrocopter to get behind the power curve as he was also visually scanning for two airplanes in the airport traffic pattern for runway 2. Examination of the gyrocopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the empennage and main rotor blades. The gyrocopter’s multifunction display and engine control unit were retained for data download.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection; 3 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 836 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 32, 4,001 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
- Observation at 9:56 am from EEN
Weather report (METAR): KEEN 231356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A3008
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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