Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA186
Location
Richvale, CA
Event ID
20240610194431
Coordinates
39.501886, -121.771140
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 decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6736K
Make
GRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
31C
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
725 SW HIGGINS AVE STE C
Status
Deregistered
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
MT 59803-1420
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# WPR24LA186