Tricks Trike Storm
Gaffney, SC, October 13, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 13, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gaffney, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.03333, -81.70000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA017 |
| Event ID | 20251016201866 |
Aircraft
| Make | Tricks Trike |
| Model | Storm |
| Registration # | UNREG |
| Owner | Tracy Blanton |
| Category | UNK |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
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.