GENERAL ATOMICS MQ-9B

San Angelo, TX — May 15, 2020

Event Information

DateMay 15, 2020
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN20CA178
Event ID20200515X23324
LocationSan Angelo, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates31.35778, -100.49639
AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Fie
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeGENERAL ATOMICS
ModelMQ-9B
CategoryAIR
FAR PartPUBU
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and impact with terrain.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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