N605PKPYKA INC PELICAN2022-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PYKA INC PELICANS/N: 16056PS0025

Summary

On May 14, 2022, a Pyka INC PELICAN (N605PK) was involved in an incident near Winters, CA. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Delamination of the uncrewed aircraft systems’ right wing skin surfaces from the wing spar that resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N605PK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 14, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA183
Location
Winters, CA
Event ID
20220520105109
Coordinates
38.599861, -121.979610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Probable Cause and Findings

Delamination of the uncrewed aircraft systems’ right wing skin surfaces from the wing spar that resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PYKA INC
Serial Number
16056PS0025
Engine Type
Electric
Model / ICAO
PELICANSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
3
Seats
0
FAA Model
PELICAN

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PYKA INC
Address
1960 MANDELA PKWY
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 94607-1647
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA183