Accident · 2009-05-16
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 WPR09FA246Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 37 | Class 1 (2009-02-16) | 12,949 total |
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | None | 67 | Class 1 (2009-01-20) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.