Saturday, June 21, 2025

Loss of engine power (total): Shield AI MQ-35 V-BAT, N443VA, accident occurred on April 8, 2025, at Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG/KDUG), Douglas, Arizona

  • Location: Douglas, Arizona 
  • Accident Number: WPR25LA135 
  • Date & Time: April 8, 2025, 14:55 Local 
  • Registration: N443VA 
  • Aircraft: Martin Uav VBAT 
  • Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
  • Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
  •  Injuries: 2 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Flight test

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200022/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200022

The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, the throttle servo malfunction resulting in complete loss of engine power. The pilot was able to maneuver the UAS to a safe location where it impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and flight control surfaces. 

- Probable Cause: The malfunction of the throttle servo which resulted in the complete loss of engine power.

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