No fatalities
15 Jul 2025: Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B — BI-State Air, Inc — Russellville, IN
On 15 Jul 2025, a Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B operated by BI-State Air, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Russellville, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot