Accident · 2012-05-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-05-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N787LF)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Lanier Equipment Leasing LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Lanier Equipment Leasing LLC
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.
Source: NTSB case ERA12CA369Flight 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 | 65 | Class 2 (2011-09-29) | 1,110 total · 200 in this make/model · 1,068 as PIC · 83 last 90 days |
| Student pilot | Student | None | 45 | Class 3 (2012-04-18) | 9 total · 9 in this make/model · 5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.