Isla Grande Flying School
Also recorded as: ISLA GRANDE FLYING SCHOOL AND SERVICE CORPORATION, Isla Grande Flying School
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by ISLA GRANDE FLYING SCHOOL (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Operated by Isla Grande Flying School (per NTSB report)
The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.
Operated by Isla Grande Flying School (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing.
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. Factors included the pilot's distraction when informed that his landing gear was not down, and his impairment from the effects of prescription drugs.
Operated by ISLA GRANDE FLYING SCHOOL, INC (per NTSB report)
Operated by ISLA GRANDE FLYING SCHOOL (per NTSB report)
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 2011–2011. Most-reported systems: ATA 85 — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 1.
1 report on file.
Part: EXHAUST VALVE — SHEARED (CYLINDER)
THE VALVE SHEARED AND MOST OF IT DEPARTED THROUGH THE EXHAUST, LEAVING ONLY PART OF THE KEEPERS AND FRAGMENTS OF THE TOP OF THE VALVE WITHIN THE ROCKER BOX COVER. THE ENSUING VIBRATION LED THE PILOT TO BELIEVE THAT HE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND THE ACFT WAS CRASHED ON AN ABANDONED FIELD. THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE LED TO DECLARE IT A TOTAL LOSS - ONLY 1 AILERON SURVIVED THE CRASH, EVERYTHING ELSE WAS BENT OR CUT. IT IS HARD TO DETERMINE A PROBABLE CAUSE, THE OIL WE ARE USING, WHICH INCLUDES MFG ADDITIVE. ALSO, PUT 1/4 OF AVBLEND OIL TREATMENT ON EVERY OIL CHANGE.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1348L | CESSNA 172S | 2005 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N2107U | CESSNA 172S | 2004 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N4815F | PIPER PA-28-151 | 1976 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5035M | CESSNA 172S | 2001 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N5313M | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N61317 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N7049C | ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA | 1998 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N84563 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N98FR | — | — | 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.