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May 9, 2025 · Schweizer Aircraft G-164B · N7503L
Butte City, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Butte City, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft G-164B (1990)
Tail Number
N7503L
Operator
Cw Equipment Rentals
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA158
The pilot stated that the approach to land was fast. During landing rollout, he used engine beta to slow the airplane while the tail of the airplane was not on the ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both the top wings, empennage, and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the approach to land was fast. During landing rollout, he used engine beta to slow the airplane while the tail of the airplane was not on the ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both the top wings, empennage, and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
RunwayUNK
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer Aircraft G-164B
Tail NumberN7503L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCw Equipment Rentals
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC