Accident · 2012-12-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-12-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BEECH B100 (N499SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- STINGER WELDING INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- STINGER WELDING INC
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to land in dark night conditions likely due to his geographic disorientation (lost). Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly at night with a known visual limitation.
Source: NTSB case WPR13FA073Flight 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 pilot flying | None recorded | None | 54 | None (2012-10-17) | 980 total · 34 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.