GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164
Saffell, AR — May 31, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA228 |
| Event ID | 20230606192317 |
| Location | Saffell, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.93409, -91.25040 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.