Accident · 2009-05-16

NTSB case WPR09FA246 · CESSNA 172 · Part 135

What the record says

Event date
2009-05-16
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor injury
Aircraft
CESSNA 172 (N70323)
Operating rule
Part 135
Operator
WESTWIND AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Westwind Aviation Inc.

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.

Source: NTSB case WPR09FA246

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
PilotAirline transport pilot / Flight instructorAirplane37Class 1 (2009-02-16)12,949 total
PilotAirline transport pilot / CommercialNone67Class 1 (2009-01-20)

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

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