Accident · 2010-12-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-12-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 340A (N233DS)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- WISCONSIN AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WISCONSIN AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice system to clear the windshield of ice.
Source: NTSB case CEN11CA128Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 70 | Class 2 (2010-04-07) | 11,421 total · 200 in this make/model · 11,078 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.