Accident · 2012-06-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-06-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-32-300 (N8908N)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Air Excursions, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AIR EXCURSIONS LLC
Probable cause
The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.
Source: NTSB case ANC12LA058Flight 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 pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 45 | Class 2 (2012-04-02) | 971 total · 59 in this make/model · 63 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.