Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 1, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA145
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20230403106998
Coordinates
40.825000, -115.791330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed in gusting tailwind conditions that resulted in an unrecoverable descent and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELKHORN AVIATION INC
Address
43769 HEILNER RD
City
BAKER CITY
State / Zip Code
OR 97814-9756
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# WPR23LA145