Accident · 2008-11-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-11-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N905CC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Doss Aviation Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Doss Aviation Inc.
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA069Flight 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 | Commercial / Military | Airplane / Helicopter | 61 | Class 1 (2008-05-20) | 9,371 total · 3,750 in this make/model · 8,500 as PIC · 85 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.