Inter-State Aviation, Inc.

Part 135 operator · designator GGSA

Data confidence: Records are linked by certificate number, aircraft registration, or a name match that a reviewer has confirmed. Each record below shows how it was linked.

Also recorded as: INTER-STATE AVIATION INC, INTERSTATE AVIATION INC, Inter-State Aviation, Inc.

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

12 records, spanning 1987–2017.

Accident · 2017-09-11 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172 (N54463) Minor injury Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION INC. (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s failure to properly execute the go-around, which resulted in the airplane failing to maintain a climb, which resulted in collision with a tree.

Source: NTSB case GAA17CA530
Accident · 2016-02-24 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 152 (N152LC) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTER-STATE AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)

The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.

Source: NTSB case WPR16LA076
Accident · 2015-07-21 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 182Q (N759LV) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)

A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.

Source: NTSB case WPR15LA220
Accident · 2015-03-08 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172P (N65645) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Source: NTSB case ERA15CA153
Accident · 2012-07-26 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172P (N64182) Fatal injury Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.

Source: NTSB case ERA12FA483
Accident · 2012-06-18 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 170B (N2580D) No injuries Part 91

Operated by Inter-State Aviation (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Source: NTSB case WPR12CA269
Accident · 2012-05-08 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 207A (N207YH) No injuries Part 135

Operated by INTER-STATE AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)

The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Source: NTSB case WPR12CA194
Accident · 2003-07-25 Operator named in NTSB report
Cessna 172P (N62152) No injuries Part 91

Operated by Interstate Aviation (per NTSB report)

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Source: NTSB case NYC03CA167
Accident · 1993-02-10 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172RG (N6433V) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION, INC. (per NTSB report)

THE COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

Source: NTSB case BFO93LA025
Accident · 1991-04-06 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172P (N64182) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION INC. (per NTSB report)

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE AND TOTAL TIME, AND THE CROSSWIND.

Source: NTSB case NYC91LA106
Accident · 1990-10-11 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 152 (N757LC) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION (per NTSB report)

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Source: NTSB case SEA91LA005
Accident · 1987-08-04 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172P (N99171) No injuries Part 91

Operated by INTERSTATE AVIATION,INC. (per NTSB report)

Source: NTSB case NYC87LA213

FAA enforcement actions

No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.

Maintenance disclosure history

Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.

Reports span 1995–2005. Most-reported systems: Fuselage (53) — 1; Ignition (74) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 1; PARTIAL RPM/PWR LOSS — 1.

2 reports on file.

PARTIAL RPM/PWR LOSS · 2005-04-26 Matched by certificate designator
N207YH · ATA 7414

Part: MAGNETO — INTERMITTENT (ENGINE)

MAGNETO FAILED DURING FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONDENSER FAILED TO TAKE A CHARGE. THE SWIVEL TERMINAL ON THE CONTACT POINT SIDE OF THE CONDENSER WAS ROTATED AND THEN THE CONDENSER WAS ABLE TO TAKE A CHARGE. SUSPECT CORROSION AT SWIVEL, RESULTING IN AN OPEN IN THE CONDENSER. REPLACEMENT OF CONDENSER WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION CONDENSER AT NEXT OPPORTUNITY. (NM13200502744) (K)

Source: SDR GGS2005F00000
OTHER · 1995-11-29 Matched by certificate designator
N92519 · ATA 5312

Part: BULKHEAD — CRACKED (FS 230.187)

CRACK IN THE RT RUDDER CABLE CUT-OUT HOLE AT THE RT UPPER OUTBOARD RADIUS. ALSO, CRACK FROM RT RUDDER STOP BOLT HOLE UPWARD TO BULKHEAD BEND RADIUS, THEN ALONG BEND RADIUS FOR .3750 INCH. SUSPECT CAUSED BY RUDDER SLAMMING AGAINST STOPS IN GUSTY WIND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS USE OF RUDDER LOCKS AND/OR SECURING AIRCRAFT IN DIRECTION TO MINIMIZE MOVEMENT IN GUSTY CONDITIONS.

Source: SDR 96ZZZX1256

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N152LCOperator named in NTSB report
N207YHCESSNA 207A1980Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N2580DCESSNA 170B1952Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N54463Operator named in NTSB report
N62152Operator named in NTSB report
N64182Operator named in NTSB report
N6433VZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP2Operator named in NTSB report
N65645CESSNA 172P1982Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N757LCAMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL32008Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N759LVCESSNA 182Q1978Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N99171CESSNA 172P1985Valid RegistrationOperator 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.

  • N54463 — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N152LC — records 2016 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N65645 (CESSNA 172P) — records 2015 · registered to PEA-WAYMAN FLIGHT LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N64182 — records 1991–2012 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N2580D (CESSNA 170B) — records 2012 · registered to PLACE ASHLEY K (owner ≠ operator)
  • N207YH (CESSNA 207A) — records 2005–2012 · now operated by GRANT AVIATION INC
  • N62152 — records 2003 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N92519 (CESSNA 182N) — records 1995 · registered to FLORY AIR LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N6433V (ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP) — records 1993 · on the FAA registry; no operator established
  • N757LC (AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3) — records 1990 · registered to PEA PATCH PROPERTIES LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N99171 (CESSNA 172P) — records 1987 · registered to AIRLAKE AERO INC (owner ≠ operator)