Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B
Russellville, IN — July 15, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA254 |
| Event ID | 20250717200561 |
| Location | Russellville, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.85504, -86.95918 |
| Airport | Durham Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Schweizer Aircraft Corp |
| Model | G-164B |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to establish and maintain the airstrip centerline during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s right wingtips contacting the corn that bordered the airstrip.
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.