Accident · 2008-01-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-01-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208B (N454SF)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- GRANT AVIATION INC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions.
Source: NTSB case ANC08LA031Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 40 | Class 1 (2007-12-01) | 9,300 total · 850 in this make/model · 8,900 as PIC · 110 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.