Accident · 2018-12-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-12-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Diamond DA20 (N346MA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Falcon Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Falcon Aviation Academy Llc
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the metering plug orifice in the throttle and metering unit.
Source: NTSB case ERA19LA074Flight 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 | 29 | Class 2 (2017-10-09) | 212.6 total · 44.5 in this make/model · 78.5 as PIC · 13.8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.