Accident · 2011-06-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-06-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N674SP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Arrow West Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ARROW WEST AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.
Source: NTSB case WPR11CA295Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 34 | Class 1 (2009-05-01) | 1,157 total · 318 in this make/model · 1,029 as PIC · 70 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.