PYKA INC PELICAN
Dixon, CA — March 28, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA25LA174 |
| Event ID | 20250404199962 |
| Location | Dixon, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.43181, -121.72608 |
| Airport | PVT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PYKA INC |
| Model | PELICAN |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The flight control system’s unanticipated transition to takeoff abort mode due to a software error in the autonomous flight control system, which resulted in a premature throttle reduction and hard landing.
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.