Accident · 2018-05-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-05-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N6198Q)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Dean International, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Dean International Inc.
Probable cause
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance with company policy.
Source: NTSB case WPR18LA135Flight 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 | Private | None | 26 | Class 1 (2017-07-06) | 195 total · 195 in this make/model |
| Pilot-rated passenger pilot flying | Private | None | 22 | Class 1 (2017-11-02) | 75 total · 75 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.