No fatalities
29 May 2023: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B — HDS INC — Light, AR
On 29 May 2023, a GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B operated by HDS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Light, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot exceeding the climb capability of the airplane during takeoff which led to it settling into the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot exceeding the climb capability of the airplane during takeoff which led to it settling into the ground.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome