Accident · 2009-02-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-02-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- MOONEY M20C (N7774M)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ALPHA AVIATION LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ALPHA AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
Source: NTSB case CEN09FA147Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 53 | Class 3 (2008-08-04) | 412 total · 1 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.