Accident · 2008-09-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-09-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-31-350 (N27996)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Ameriflight, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Ameriflight, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case WPR09LA014Flight 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 | Airplane | 34 | Class 1 (2008-08-22) | 3,403 total · 618 in this make/model · 205 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.