Accident · 2018-12-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-12-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- Saberwing Saberwing (N203SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The in-flight failure of the fuselage, as a result of the pilot conducting maneuvers that exceeded the structural capabilities of the airplane.
Source: NTSB case ERA19FA068Flight 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 | 56 | Class 3 (2016-11-01) | 1,100 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.