Accident · 2008-10-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-10-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N64055)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Western Air Flight Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Western Air Flight Academy
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall, during a landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds.
Source: NTSB case CEN09LA035Flight 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 | None | 63 | Class 3 (2008-05-16) | 195 total · 195 in this make/model · 66 as PIC · 15 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.