Accident · 2010-11-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-11-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172N (N249ER)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- WIFA (Washington International Flight Academy) Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WIFA (Washington International Flight Academy)
Probable cause
The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.
Source: NTSB case ERA11CA061Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot | Student | None | 51 | Class 2 (2010-10-18) | 105 total · 32 in this make/model · 23 as PIC · 32 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.