Summary
On June 16, 2023, a Cessna 170B (N8223A) was involved in an incident near Elko, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8223A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA233