Accident · 2019-02-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-02-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N9525V)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Heart of Virginia Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Heart Of Virginia Aviation Inc
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.
Source: NTSB case GAA19CA130Flight 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 | 31 | Class 3 (2018-03-21) | 34 total · 34 in this make/model · 2 as PIC · 4 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.