Accident · 2022-05-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-05-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 421C (N619AC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- RAIDER AVIATION LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Raider Aviation
Probable cause
The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevator.
Source: NTSB case CEN22LA202Flight 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 | 71 | Class 2 (2021-12-09) | 30,000 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.