Accident · 2021-02-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-02-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 185 (N9725Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- COPPER VALLEY AIR SERVICE LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Copper Valley Air Service
Probable cause
An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Source: NTSB case ANC21FA015Flight 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 | 46 | Class 2 (2019-02-22) | 2,883 as PIC · 62 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.