GRUMMAN G-44A
Los Alamos, NM — April 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA152 |
| Event ID | 20230410107035 |
| Location | Los Alamos, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.88000, -106.27000 |
| Airport | Los Alamos Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G-44A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.
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.