EDMISTEN ROBERT EUGENE SR RANS S-14 AIRAILE
Bonaire, GA — June 25, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA279 |
| Event ID | 20230630192492 |
| Location | Bonaire, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.52865, -83.61003 |
| Airport | Warner Robbins Air Park |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | EDMISTEN ROBERT EUGENE SR |
| Model | RANS S-14 AIRAILE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
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.