Accident · 2011-10-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-10-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172K (N7276G)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- North Star Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- North Star Aviation
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude.
Source: NTSB case WPR12CA025Flight 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 | None | 38 | Class 3 (2009-10-26) | 126 total · 20 in this make/model · 89 as PIC · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.