Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 15, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA290
Location
Elgin, AZ
Event ID
20230518180444
Coordinates
31.677333, -110.479000
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, resulting in the UAS’s controlled flight into terrain.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
MQ-9 BLOCK 1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
0
FAA Model
MQ-9 BLOCK 1
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Address
1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW RM 8.4C
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20229-0002
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# DCA23LA290