Aviation Accident Summary NYC90LA018

PLATTSBURGH, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N6224M

MAULE M-5

Analysis

LANDING GEAR STRUCK BRUSH TAKING OFF FROM A 600 FT DAMP GRASS PRIVATE STRIP AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING BRUSH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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