Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA244
Location
Sturgis, SD
Event ID
20230620192396
Coordinates
44.418170, -103.375770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with performing a full load landing and the high-density altitude that likely affected aircraft performance during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ASCEND AG INC
Address
PO BOX 413
City
WALL
State / Zip Code
SD 57790-0413
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# CEN23LA244