GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Durham, CA — August 13, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA282 |
| Event ID | 20240820194957 |
| Location | Durham, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.54382, -121.65765 |
| Airport | OROVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.
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.