N8405K

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164S/N: 688B

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA228
Location
Saffell, AR
Event ID
20230606192317
Coordinates
35.934087, -91.250400
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
688B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
G-164G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STORM FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
1461 31 RD
City
DAVID CITY
State / Zip Code
NE 68632-5036
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# CEN23LA228