N57ARSilverlight AR-12023-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Silverlight AR-1S/N: 0057

Summary

On August 20, 2023, a Silverlight AR-1 (N57AR) was involved in an accident near Granbury, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA386. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N57AR.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 20, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA386
Location
Granbury, TX
Event ID
20230830192960
Coordinates
32.353689, -97.676150
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 improper takeoff procedure which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVERLIGHT
Serial Number
0057
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
AR-1AR1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AR-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DRAPER ALAN C
Address
801 CHARLES CT
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 76049-5514
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# CEN23LA386