General Atomics MQ-9
Sierra Vista, AZ — November 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA054 |
| Event ID | 20201113102286 |
| Location | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.58847, -110.34438 |
| Airport | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | General Atomics |
| Model | MQ-9 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s incorrect automated landing profile selection, which resulted in an impact with a runway trench. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instruction's and instructor's failure to spot the incorrect landing profile selection during prelanding checks.
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.