Accident · 2023-03-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-03-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-161 (N9088D)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- METRO AIRCRAFT CO Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- METRO AIRCRAFT CO
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.
Source: NTSB case CEN23LA141Flight 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 | Student | None | 54 | Class 3 (2022-02-09) | 74 total · 74 in this make/model · 13 as PIC · 23 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.