Accident · 2018-09-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-09-12
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N24ME)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ISLAND AIR, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Island Air
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.
Source: NTSB case WPR18LA259Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 48 | Class 1 (2018-02-21) | 5,030 total · 0 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.