Accident · 2023-08-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-08-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- KOLB FIRESTAR (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
A collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Source: NTSB case ERA23FA321Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 79 | BasicMed (2023-04-11) | 1,160 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.