Aviation Accident Summary CHI89DET03

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N51TK

NORTH AMERICAN F-51D

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE CROSSWIND TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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