Accident · 2008-07-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-07-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 7GCBC (N50476)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
Source: NTSB case SEA08CA169Flight 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 | 58 | Class 3 (2008-05-01) | 541 total · 17 in this make/model · 6 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 49 | Class 2 (2007-07-01) | 1,639 total · 53 in this make/model · 177 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.