Accident · 2024-04-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-04-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA U206B (N7896S)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- CAJUN AIR LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Cajun Air
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.
Source: NTSB case CEN24LA150Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2024-04-13) | 679 total · 384 in this make/model · 538 as PIC · 22 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.