AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A
Peoria, AZ, December 26, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 26, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Peoria, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.57050, -112.25030 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA074 |
| Event ID | 20201226102455 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | S-60A |
| Registration # | N6534A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.
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.