YAMAHA Fazer SAR
Reno, NV, August 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.68500, -119.88800 |
| Airport | Reno/Stead |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA330 |
| Event ID | 20230830192962 |
Aircraft
| Make | YAMAHA |
| Model | Fazer SAR |
| Registration # | N53GR |
| Operator | Drone America |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The operator’s incorrect input into the ground station controller, resulting in a loss of control during flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
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.