MINR · Schweizer G-164B · 2007-07-20 · West Liberty, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07CA220
Event ID
20070803X01102
Type
Accident
Date
2007-07-20
Location
West Liberty, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.586112, -91.220275
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
G-164B
Registration
N8490K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with birds immediately after takeoff and the resulting loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fence and ditch encountered during the overrun.