Accident · 2010-08-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-08-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-32-260 (N3432W)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Donald Erbey Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Donald Erbey
Probable cause
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB case ANC10LA071Flight 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 | Private | None | 41 | Class 3 (2009-05-01) | 793 total · 300 in this make/model · 765 as PIC · 40 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.