Accident · 2020-09-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-09-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Diamond DA20 (N802CT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Platinum AViation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Platinum Aviation
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case WPR20CA305Flight 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 | Student | None | 49 | Class 3 (2020-06-12) | 56.2 total · 50 in this make/model · 9.1 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.