Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 28, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA353
Location
Hopkinsville, KY
Event ID
20230830192964
Coordinates
36.856972, -87.455083
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8679V
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1093-75
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PRESLEY AVIATION LLC
Address
5714 WESTBROOK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PARAGOULD
State / Zip Code
AR 72450-3758
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# ERA23LA353