N939NP

Substantial
None

PYKA INC PELICANS/N: 16056PS0030

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 28, 2025
NTSB Number
DCA25LA174
Location
Dixon, CA
Event ID
20250404199962
Coordinates
38.431806, -121.726080
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight control system’s unanticipated transition to takeoff abort mode due to a software error in the autonomous flight control system, which resulted in a premature throttle reduction and hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PYKA INC
Serial Number
16056PS0030
Engine Type
Electric
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
PELICANSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
3
Seats
0
FAA Model
PELICAN

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PYKA INC
Address
950 W TOWER AVE
City
ALAMEDA
State / Zip Code
CA 94501-5049
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# DCA25LA174