Accident · 2012-10-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-10-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 NG (N607PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Phoenix East Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PHOENIX EAST AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA13LA043Flight 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 pilot flying | Private | None | 43 | Class 2 (2012-08-01) | 460 total · 43 in this make/model · 335 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
| Check pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 79 | Class 2 (2012-07-03) | 15,000 total · 400 in this make/model · 14,000 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.