Accident · 2009-05-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-05-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM (N8080K)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- O BRIEN FLYING SERVICE INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- O BRIEN FLYING SERVICE INC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA283Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 35 | Class 2 (2008-07-15) | 1,000 total · 250 in this make/model · 800 as PIC · 150 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.