Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO88LA074

GAITHERSBURG, MD, USA

Aircraft #1

N86346

AERONCA 11AC

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LOCAL WINDS WERE VARYING FROM 340 DEGREES TO 360 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO GUSTY WINDS WHILE ON LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED A VASI LIGHT AND THEN A DITCH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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