CESSNA 170B
Elko, NV, June 16, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Elko, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82500, -115.79133 |
| Airport | Elko Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA233 |
| Event ID | 20230620192407 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Registration # | N8223A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
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.