Accident · 2018-06-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-06-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- LET L 23 SUPER BLANIK (N317BA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Teton AvJet, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Teton AvJet, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the operator's published tour flight procedures regarding flight over the national park and minimum altitudes over and distance from terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN18FA217Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | None | 65 | Class 2 (2014-06-03) | 1,200 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.