UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1A
Belen, NM — May 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA178 |
| Event ID | 20230508114703 |
| Location | Belen, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.64586, -106.83634 |
| Airport | BELEN RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | UNIVERSAL |
| Model | GLOBE GC-1A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with downdraft on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
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.