Accident · 2022-04-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-04-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 (N321PF)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Platinum AViation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Platinum Aviation
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.
Source: NTSB case WPR22FA164Flight 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 | 37 | Class 1 (2021-09-23) | 91 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.