Accident · 2008-12-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-12-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N453SP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- U.S. Air Force Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- U.S. Air Force
Probable cause
The flight instructor's lack of action to correct a high and fast landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with a snow berm at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper approach.
Source: NTSB case ANC09CA016Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 26 | Class 1 (2008-11-18) | 775 total · 660 in this make/model · 716 as PIC · 86 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Private | Airplane | 32 | Class 1 (2008-04-02) | 195 total · 175 in this make/model · 133 as PIC · 83 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.