Accident · 2018-03-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-03-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA28 (N158ND)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.
Source: NTSB case GAA18CA204Flight 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 | 35 | Class 3 (2017-12-07) | 30 total · 30 in this make/model · 7 as PIC · 30 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.