Preliminary 1 serious, 1 minor Aug 25, 2025

N538SF crash at Puyallup, WA

Czech Aircraft Group Sro SPORTCRUISER — Loss of engine power (partial) at PLU (Puyallup, WA)

DateAug 25, 2025
Tail numberN538SF
AircraftCzech Aircraft Group Sro SPORTCRUISER · SportCruiser · CRUZ
LocationPLU — Puyallup, WA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Flight test
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA259

Report summary

Loss of engine power (partial) during takeoff Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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