Accident · 2008-03-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-03-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-181 (N416PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- PAN AM INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PAN AM INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA076Flight 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 | Student | None | 23 | Class 3 (2007-10-01) | 66 total · 66 in this make/model · 61 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.