Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI91DEP12

ELKHORN, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N48635

Schweizer G-164-A

Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS INITIATING A LEFT TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION DURING AERIAL APPLICATION WHEN THE LEFT WING CONTACTED ORN. AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS NOT REGAINED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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