SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B
Butte City, CA — May 9, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA158 |
| Event ID | 20250519200178 |
| Location | Butte City, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47289, -121.99058 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s use of engine beta prior to ensuring the tailwheel was on the ground during landing roll.
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.