Accident · 2016-04-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-04-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N63541)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- 70 NORTH LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- 70 North LLC
Probable cause
The in-flight collision with one or more large birds (Bald Eagle), which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Source: NTSB case ANC16FA019Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane / Helicopter | 64 | Class 2 (2015-06-23) | 11,700 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.