Accident · 2011-07-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-07-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B (N949AK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CLINE RICHARD L Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CLINE RICHARD L
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.
Source: NTSB case ANC11CA058Flight 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 | Airplane | 60 | Class 1 (2011-01-06) | 11,800 total · 600 in this make/model · 10,000 as PIC · 122 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.