Accident · 2014-06-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-06-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N5524L)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Phoenix East Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Phoenix East Aviation
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
Source: NTSB case ERA14FA283Flight 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 pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 22 | Class 1 (2014-01-28) | 1,168 total · 1,168 in this make/model · 1,079 as PIC |
| Student pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 22 | Class 1 (2012-10-11) | 139 total · 139 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.