SilverLight Aviation AR-1 accident at Lakeside, OR, 29 Jun 2021

On June 29, 2021, a SilverLight Aviation AR-1 operated by CHAPLAINS OF INDUSTRY was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeside, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.