N916RKGIPPSAERO PTY LTD GA82025-01-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GIPPSAERO PTY LTD GA8S/N: GA8-12-176

Summary

On January 04, 2025, a Gippsaero Pty LTD GA8 (N916RK) was involved in an incident near Nightmute, AK. 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 directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N916RK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA015
Location
Nightmute, AK
Event ID
20250104199505
Coordinates
60.472312, -164.699800
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 directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GIPPSAERO PTY LTD
Serial Number
GA8-12-176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
GA8AB18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
GA8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRANT AVIATION INC
Address
6420 KULIS DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1816
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# ANC25LA015