Accident · 2009-03-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-03-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-161 (N613FT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Florida Institute of Technology Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Florida Institute of Technology
Probable cause
An engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.
Source: NTSB case ERA09LA201Flight 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 | 24 | Class 1 (2008-06-04) | 1,068 total · 803 in this make/model · 992 as PIC · 158 last 90 days |
| Student pilot | Student | None | 25 | Class 3 (2009-01-07) | 38 total · 38 in this make/model · 2 as PIC · 38 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.