Accident · 2011-05-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-05-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- DE HAVILLAND DHC8 (N351NG)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- COLGAN AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Colgan Air Inc
Probable cause
an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
Source: NTSB case DCA11CA070Flight 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 | Airplane | 35 | Class 1 (2010-11-18) | 1,711 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 31 | Class 1 (2010-09-16) | 275 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.