Accident · 2010-04-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-04-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-44-180 (N331GP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- LEADING EDGE AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Leading Edge Aviation
Probable cause
The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level during the flight and his decision to turn left (into the failed engine) after the loss of power.
Source: NTSB case WPR10LA210Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 30 | Class 1 (2009-10-30) | 2,207 total · 127 in this make/model · 2,108 as PIC · 174 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Private | Airplane | 29 | Class 2 (2009-01-05) | 268 total · 34 in this make/model · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.