Accident · 2021-05-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-05-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PILATUS B4-PC11 (N65317)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC
Probable cause
The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Source: NTSB case ERA21LA266Flight 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 | 62 | Class 3 (2020-10-24) | 250 total · 2 in this make/model · 150 as PIC · 5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.