Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR21LA207

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

XBBLB

CESSNA TU206

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered “windshear.” The left wing started to lift, while correcting the right wing impacted the surface. The airplane exited the runway and came to rest on the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an encounter with a windshear during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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