Accident · 2016-10-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-10-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AIRPLANE FACTORY (PTY) LTD SLING (N232SL)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SLING FLYING CLUB, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Sling Flying Club LLC.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.
Source: NTSB case GAA17CA029Flight 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 | 56 | Class 3 (2015-12-23) | 66 total · 31 in this make/model · 6 as PIC · 22 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.