GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164

Saffell, AR, May 31, 2023

Event Information

DateMay 31, 2023
Event TypeACC
LocationSaffell, AR
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.93409, -91.25040
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN23LA228
Event ID20230606192317

Aircraft

MakeGRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
ModelG-164
Registration #N8405K
OperatorMJ AVIATION INC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part137
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.

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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