Schweizer G-164B N7503L

Summary

On 9 May 2025 at about 15:30 local time, a Schweizer G-164B registered N7503L, operated by CW Equipment Rentals Inc, was involved in an accident near Butte City, California, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

9 May 2025 at 15:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Butte City, California, United States

Nearest airport

Private (NA)

Coordinates

39.4729, -121.9906

Aircraft

Schweizer G-164B

Registration

N7503L

Category

Airplane

Year built

1990

Engines

1

Operator

CW Equipment Rentals Inc

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR25LA158

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot’s use of engine beta prior to ensuring the tailwheel was on the ground during landing roll.

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The pilot stated that the approach to land was fast. During landing rollout, he used engine beta to slow the airplane while the tail of the airplane was not on the ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both the top wings, empennage, and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.