GRUMMAN G164
Maxwell, CA — May 12, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA151 |
| Event ID | 20240515194263 |
| Location | Maxwell, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.44327, -122.25859 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
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 failure to ascertain a proper touchdown point and late decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a subsequent collision with vegetation.
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.