Accident · 2012-04-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-04-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- FISHER HP-14 SAILPLANE (N990)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s incorrect positioning of the wing flaps during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.
Source: NTSB case WPR12CA157Flight 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 | 72 | Class 3 (1997-09-04) | 405 total · 178 in this make/model · 366 as PIC · 3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.