Silverlight AR-1
Granbury, TX — August 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA386 |
| Event ID | 20230830192960 |
| Location | Granbury, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.35369, -97.67615 |
| Airport | PECAN PLANTATION |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Silverlight |
| Model | AR-1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure which resulted in a loss of control 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.