Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA135

MYSTIC PASS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N5657A

MAULE M-7-235

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND, THE 30 KNOT HEADWIND CHANGED TO A CROSSWIND. THE AIRPLANE WAS BLOWN OFF THE SIDE OF THE STRIP AND CRASHED INTO THE BUSHES.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TURBULENCE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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