BURLINGTON, CT, USA
N82DH
de Havilland DH-82-A
THE DEHAVILLAND DH-82A (TIGER MOTH) WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN 4 TO 5 INCH TALL GRASS, ABOUT 300 TO 400 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING AREA. IT THEN DECELERATED RAPIDLY AND NOSED OVER.
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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