Accident · 2019-06-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-06-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Piper PA18 (N2765A)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ProFlite of Alaska, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Proflite of Alaska, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Source: NTSB case GAA19CA348Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial / Private | Airplane | 54 | Class 1 (2019-04-01) | 9,703 total · 306 in this make/model · 6,890 as PIC · 55 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 42 | Class 3 (2018-12-12) | 491 total · 2 in this make/model · 450 as PIC · 17 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.