N444MGRUMMAN G-44A2023-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-44AS/N: 1411

Summary

On April 05, 2023, a Grumman G-44A (N444M) was involved in an incident near Los Alamos, NM. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N444M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA152
Location
Los Alamos, NM
Event ID
20230410107035
Coordinates
35.880000, -106.270000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
G-44AG44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
5
FAA Model
G-44A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRIPLE 4 MIKE LLC
Address
PO BOX 738
City
CRYSTAL BAY
State / Zip Code
NV 89402-0738
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# WPR23LA152