Accident · 2024-01-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-01-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- SWISSDRONES OPERATING AG SDO 50 V2 (N780PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- PHOENIX AIR UNMANNED LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PHOENIX AIR UNMANNED LLC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to a reduction of fuel flow for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the UAS manufacturer’s lack of instructions for a partial loss of engine power landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA24LA099Flight 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 / Remote pilot | None | 26 | Class 1 (2023-01-13) | 221 total · 4 in this make/model · 221 as PIC · 11 last 90 days |
| Other flight crew | Commercial / Remote pilot | Airplane | 26 | Class 3 (2022-04-01) | 163 total · 11 in this make/model · 163 as PIC · 3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.