GENERAL ATOMICS MQ-9 BLOCK 1
Elgin, AZ — May 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Elgin, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.67733, -110.47900 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA23LA290 |
| Event ID | 20230518180444 |
Aircraft
| Make | GENERAL ATOMICS |
| Model | MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
| Registration # | N31EJ |
| Operator | US Customs and Border Protection |
| Owner | Department of Homeland Security |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, resulting in the UAS’s controlled flight into terrain.
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.