Accident · 2008-08-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172K (N828CC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Gama Aviation LLC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.
Source: NTSB case LAX08FA256Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 36 | Class 2 (2008-06-24) | 1,650 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.