Accident · 2011-10-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-10-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 207A (N70437)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Waters Aero-Marine, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WATERS AERO-MARINE, INC.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
Source: NTSB case ERA12FA007Flight 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 | Commercial | None | 56 | Class 2 (2010-11-15) | 3,100 total · 52 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.