Hortman Aviation Services
Also recorded as: Hortman Aviation Services
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Hortman Aviation Services (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
Operated by Hortman Aviation Services (per NTSB report)
The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while turning to base, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
Operated by HORTMAN AVIATION SERVICES INC. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
Operated by HORTMAN AVIATION SERVICES (per NTSB report)
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2173S | PIPER PA-44-180 | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N2761M | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N9575L | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N9616U | UVIFY 810-00028 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.