Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 25, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA279
Location
Bonaire, GA
Event ID
20230630192492
Coordinates
32.528649, -83.610030
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EDMISTEN ROBERT E SR
Address
104 SHENAN CT
City
WARNER ROBINS
State / Zip Code
GA 31088-6281
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# ERA23LA279