NONE · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · 2006-03-30 · Dixon, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06CA039
Event ID
20060503X00500
Type
Accident
Date
2006-03-30
Location
Dixon, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.455833, -121.837776
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164A
Registration
N5397
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain altitude/clearance during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and unfavorable winds.