GRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER G-164D
Richvale, CA — June 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA186 |
| Event ID | 20240610194431 |
| Location | Richvale, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.50189, -121.77114 |
| Airport | Richvale Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from 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.