Accident · 2008-07-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-07-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N9912Q)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Scott Patrick Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Scott Patrick
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA237Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 23 | Class 2 (2008-06-01) | 1,580 total · 500 in this make/model · 1,450 as PIC · 220 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.