Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA070

CARIBOU CREEK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N4363A

PIPER PA-22

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AS THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF, A GUST OF WIND, OR WINDSHEAR, PUSHED THE AIRPLANE TO THE SIDE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. HE WAS TAKING OFF FROM AN UNIMPROVED REMOTE AREA.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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