GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B

Wright, LA — May 25, 2023

Event Information

DateMay 25, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA202
Event ID20230525192239
LocationWright, LA
CountryUSA
Coordinates30.00043, -92.37456
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeGRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
ModelG-164B
CategoryAIR
FAR Part137
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to takeoff with the airplane overloaded which resulted in the airplane settling and subsequently impacting 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.

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