CBP213GENERAL ATOMICS MQ-9B2020-05-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Unknown

GENERAL ATOMICS MQ-9BS/N: Unknown

Summary

On May 15, 2020, a General Atomics MQ-9B (CBP213) was involved in an accident near San Angelo, TX. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft CBP213.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 15, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA178
Location
San Angelo, TX
Event ID
20200515X23324
Coordinates
31.357778, -100.496391
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GENERAL ATOMICS
Serial Number
Unknown
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
MQ-9BQ9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA178