CZECH AIRCRAFT GROUP SRO SPORTCRUISER
Puyallup, WA — August 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA259 |
| Event ID | 20250826200863 |
| Location | Puyallup, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.10392, -122.28720 |
| Airport | PIERCE COUNTY/THUN FLD |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CZECH AIRCRAFT GROUP SRO |
| Model | SPORTCRUISER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On August 25, 2025, about 1456 Pacific daylight time, a Czech Aircraft Group SRO Sportcruiser, N538SF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91 maintenance test flight.
A 100-hr maintenance inspection had just been completed and a pilot and mechanic from the flight school were conducting a post-maintenance check flight. After takeoff from runway 35, the pilot reported that there was an engine problem, and he attempted to turn back to the runway. However, the airplane would not maintain altitude and impacted a heavily vegetated field, west of the airport perimeter fence.
The airplane was recovered for further examination.
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.