Accident · 2008-05-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-05-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 (N196DC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Alpine Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Alpine Aviation
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor.
Source: NTSB case SEA08CA131Flight 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 | Private | None | 53 | Class 3 (2007-10-01) | 293 total · 48 in this make/model · 18 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.