Accident · 2008-01-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-01-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA46-500TP (N169CA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- William Easterling Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- William Easterling
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to execute an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to recent use of over-the-counter medication.
Source: NTSB case DFW08FA057Flight 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 | Airplane | 65 | Class 3 (2007-10-02) | 1,049 total · 58 in this make/model · 26 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.