GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM AM G-164B
Gueydan, LA, May 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gueydan, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.00669, -92.47460 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA197 |
| Event ID | 20230522192225 |
Aircraft
| Make | GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP |
| Model | GULFSTREAM AM G-164B |
| Registration # | N8337K |
| Operator | Vincent Flying Service |
| Owner | CAJUN CATS LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing.
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.