Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 30, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA199
Location
Tukwila, WA
Event ID
20250707200470
Coordinates
47.526623, -122.301520
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 failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EMERALD CITY AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 1674
City
PORT ORCHARD
State / Zip Code
WA 98366-0175
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# WPR25LA199