Accident · 2015-04-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-04-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20 C1 (N248ME)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Falcon Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Falcon Aviation Academy
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle body/fuel metering unit to provide the engine with adequate fuel pressure for full power operation.
Source: NTSB case ERA15LA200Flight 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 pilot flying | Student | None | 22 | Class 3 (2015-02-13) | 54 total · 54 in this make/model · 6.5 as PIC · 54 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.