Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA039

MANHATTAN, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N44515

PIPER PA-28-151

Analysis

PILOT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT ENROUTE TO PIPELINE PATROL WHEN HE STATED HE ENCOUNTERED A WIND SHEAR, LOST ALTITUDE, AND STRUCK POWER LINES. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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