Accident · 2012-08-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-08-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- LEE PAUL SQ 2000 (N416)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The airplane's entry into a pilot-induced oscillation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the left entrance door opening in flight for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB case CEN12FA579Flight 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 | 69 | Class 3 (2011-10-05) | 346 total · 4 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.