GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Vernalis, CA — March 3, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 3, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA120 |
| Event ID | 20230307106836 |
| Location | Vernalis, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.63118, -121.23477 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight.
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.