Accident · 2020-12-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-12-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N505LP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- WIFA (Washington International Flight Academy) Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WIFA (WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY) LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
Source: NTSB case ERA21LA092Flight 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 | Helicopter | 21 | Class 2 (2020-05-13) | 202 total · 98 in this make/model · 186 as PIC · 141 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.