Accident · 2014-08-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-08-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- GREAT LAKES 2T 1A 2 (N80AM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Private Individual Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Private Individual
Probable cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.
Source: NTSB case CEN14CA428Flight 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 pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 65 | Class 3 (2013-01-05) | 2,000 total · 100 in this make/model · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.