Accident · 2009-09-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-09-12
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N523ND)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- University of North Dakota Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- University of North Dakota
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
Source: NTSB case CEN09LA579Flight 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 | 21 | Class 1 (2009-02-11) | 112 total · 112 in this make/model · 19 as PIC · 44 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.