Accident · 2010-05-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-05-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28R-200 (N40800)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Pinnacle Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Pinnacle Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Source: NTSB case WPR10CA266Flight 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 | Airplane | 31 | Class 3 (2007-10-24) | 288 total · 27 in this make/model · 173 as PIC · 103 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.