Accident · 2017-07-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-07-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A185 (N5227R)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Aviation Expeditions, LLC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff.
Source: NTSB case GAA17CA439Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Flight engineer | Airplane / Helicopter | 71 | Class 2 (2017-01-05) | 30,067 total · 2,086 in this make/model · 19,284 as PIC · 110 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.