Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA330
Location
Reno, NV
Event ID
20230830192962
Coordinates
39.685000, -119.888000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
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
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
Fazer SAR
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
0
FAA Model
FAZER SAR
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP USA
Address
6555 KATELLA AVE
City
CYPRESS
State / Zip Code
CA 90630-5101
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# WPR23LA330