N4777WMAGNIFLIGHT LLC M24 ORION2024-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MAGNIFLIGHT LLC M24 ORIONS/N: 24192364

Summary

On October 19, 2024, a Magniflight LLC M24 ORION (N4777W) was involved in an incident near Valmeyer, IL. 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 pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4777W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 19, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA022
Location
Valmeyer, IL
Event ID
20241021195356
Coordinates
38.373392, -90.320658
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAGNIFLIGHT LLC
Serial Number
24192364
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
M24 ORIONMM24
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
M24 ORION

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELL BRIAN C
Address
5966 PLANTATION DR
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
MO 63050-3243
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# CEN25LA022