Accident · 2008-03-21

NTSB case NYC08CA190 · Piper PA-44-180 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2008-03-21
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180 (N730FT)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Orlando Flight Training Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Orlando Flight Training

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's inadequate remedial action.

Source: NTSB case NYC08CA190

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Student pilotPrivateNone27Class 1 (2007-10-01)71 total · 5 in this make/model
Check pilotAirline transport pilot / Commercial / Foreign / PrivateAirplane52Class 1 (2007-10-01)8,400 total

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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