Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA155

CHEHALIS, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N27454

TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Analysis

WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AT 100 FT. AGL, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED STRONG GUSTY CROSSWINDS THAT BLEW THE ACFT INTO TREES AT THE SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WS A RELATED FACTOR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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