Accident · 2008-08-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-161 (N523PU)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- THUNDERBIRD AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Thunderbird Aviation
Probable cause
The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
Source: NTSB case CHI08CA265Flight 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 | Private | None | 42 | Class 3 (2008-03-01) | 151 total · 87 in this make/model · 87 as PIC · 8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.