Accident · 2018-07-27

NTSB case GAA18CA450 · Robinson R44 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2018-07-27
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor injury
Aircraft
Robinson R44 (N479AT)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Airmen Testing And Training Inc Dba Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Airmen Testing And Training Inc Dba

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Source: NTSB case GAA18CA450

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Flight instructor pilot flyingFlight instructor / CommercialHelicopter39Class 2 (2017-11-20)1,188.3 total · 163.8 in this make/model · 1,136.5 as PIC · 179.1 last 90 days
Pilot pilot flyingCommercialAirplane31Class 3 (2014-06-12)278 total · 3.2 in this make/model · 278 as PIC · 13.3 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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