Accident · 2020-04-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-04-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Czech Sport AIrcraft Sport Cruiser (N802PS)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Platinum AViation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Platinum AViation
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock.
Source: NTSB case WPR20LA145Flight 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 | 28 | Class 1 (2019-02-25) | 36 total · 36 in this make/model · 7 as PIC · 10 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.