Accident · 2020-03-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-03-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N172FG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Fly Eagle Sport Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Fly Eagle Sport
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway.
Source: NTSB case WPR20LA115Flight 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 | 22 | Class 3 (2019-06-29) | 124 total · 4 in this make/model · 60 as PIC · 44 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.