Accident · 2012-08-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-08-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- TOP DOG TD2 (N71314)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Pilot (per NTSB report — not linked to an operator page)
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.
Source: NTSB case CEN12LA584Flight 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 | 49 | Class 3 (2010-12-10) | 170 total · 170 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.