N443VA

Substantial
None

MARTIN UAV VBATS/N: 043

Summary

On April 08, 2025, a Martin Uav VBAT (N443VA) was involved in an incident near Douglas, AZ. 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 malfunction of the throttle servo which resulted in the complete loss of engine power.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N443VA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA135
Location
Douglas, AZ
Event ID
20250415200022
Coordinates
31.478424, -109.600360
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The malfunction of the throttle servo which resulted in the complete loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MARTIN UAV
Serial Number
043
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
VBATB26M
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
0
FAA Model
VBAT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Address
4067 ENTERPRISE WAY
City
SIERRA VISTA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85635-2273
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# WPR25LA135