Accident · 2019-07-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-07-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N677DM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Air Fleet Training Systems Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Air Fleet Training Systems
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.
Source: NTSB case GAA19CA401Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 25 | Class 1 (2015-09-08) | 600 total · 550 in this make/model · 540 as PIC · 133.3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.