Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX88LA121

SHANDON, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N91286

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, AT APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AGL, A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE AIRCRAFT OFF COURSE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A SHED NEAR THE PRIVATE DIRT STRIP. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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