Accident · 2013-02-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-02-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-31-350 (N15PR)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- GRANT AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- GRANT AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind capability, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
Source: NTSB case ANC13CA023Flight 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 / Flight instructor | Airplane | 39 | Class 1 (2012-11-02) | 6,007 total · 489 in this make/model · 5,843 as PIC · 139 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.