Accident · 2014-01-31
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-01-31
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIAGGIO P180 - AVANTI II (N700FE)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Mountain Aviation, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Mountain Aviation, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to reengage the hydraulic system following the successful extension of the landing gear using the emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the directional control valve in the gear-up position and the release of the gear down locks for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB case CEN14LA127Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 28 | Class 1 (2013-08-20) | 5,040 total · 1,164 in this make/model · 832 as PIC · 30 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 31 | Class 1 (2013-04-29) | 5,270 total · 1,900 in this make/model · 3,388 as PIC · 52 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.