Accident · 2008-08-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172N (N172ST)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UNIVERSAL AVIATORS ACADEMY INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UNIVERSAL AVIATORS ACADEMY INC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final approach, and the dark night condition.
Source: NTSB case SEA08LA191Flight 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 | 26 | Class 1 (2008-04-20) | 106 total · 106 in this make/model · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.