Summary
On August 29, 2023, a Yamaha Fazer SAR (N53GR) was involved in an incident near Reno, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The operator’s incorrect input into the ground station controller, resulting in a loss of control during flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA330. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53GR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The operator’s incorrect input into the ground station controller, resulting in a loss of control during flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
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# WPR23LA330