SilverLight Aviation AR-1
Lakeside, OR — June 29, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA252 |
| Event ID | 20210629103372 |
| Location | Lakeside, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.58317, -124.18039 |
| Airport | LAKESIDE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SilverLight Aviation |
| Model | AR-1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
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.