N7501A

Substantial
None

Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164BS/N: 803B

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA254
Location
Russellville, IN
Event ID
20250717200561
Coordinates
39.855044, -86.959176
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to establish and maintain the airstrip centerline during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s right wingtips contacting the corn that bordered the airstrip.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
803B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
G-164BG164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BI-STATE AIR INC
Address
1410 E AYLESWORTH RD
City
VEEDERSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47987-8283
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# CEN25LA254