Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX87LA159

FRANKLIN, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9GD

JONES PITTS SPECIAL S1A

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHEN A GUST OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT PUSHED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION REPORTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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