Accident · 2014-09-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-09-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 12 (N3148M)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Matthew Thoft Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Matthew Thoft
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
Source: NTSB case ANC14CA088Flight 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 | 27 | Class 2 (2014-02-27) | 4,500 total · 220 in this make/model · 4,500 as PIC · 300 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.