Aviation Accident Summary SEA90FA072

JEAN, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N2359L

PIPER PA-38-112

Analysis

WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT ENCOUNTERED METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AS TREMENDOUS DOWNDRAFTS. THE PIPER PA-38-112 CRASHED ON CROSSWIND LEG, INJURING BOTH OCCUPANTS.

Probable Cause and Findings

SEVERE DOWNDRAFTS/WINDSHEAR WHICH EXCEEDED THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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