Accident · 2017-08-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-08-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A185 (N92DC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ADAMS, ROBERT L Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue.
Source: NTSB case ANC17LA052Flight 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 | Private | None | 62 | Class 2 (2017-01-03) | 14,500 total · 5,200 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.