Aviation Accident Summary FTW82DA049

HOUSTON, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N2536K

PIPER PA-38-112

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED HE ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR WHILE ON SHORT FINAL FOR LANDING. THE ADDITION OF FULL THROTTLE BY THE PILOT WAS INSUFFICIENT TO STOP THE DESCENT BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A SMALL TREE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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