Accident · 2008-12-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-12-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172R (N178AF)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- American Flyers Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- American Flyers
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
Source: NTSB case ERA09CA110Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2008-10-28) | 1,140 total · 1,084 in this make/model · 1,050 as PIC |
| Student pilot | Private | Airplane | 23 | Class 1 (2007-11-08) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.