Accident · 2010-01-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-01-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-12 (N3233M)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- COPPER VALLEY AIR SERVICE LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- COPPER VALLEY AIR SERVICE LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.
Source: NTSB case ANC10LA012Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 48 | Class 2 (2009-04-20) | 8,400 total · 2,100 in this make/model · 7,600 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.