Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX89LA209

ONTARIO, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N23954

AERONCA 50F

Analysis

THE PRIVATE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED EITHER A STRONG DOWN DRAFT OR WIND SHEAR DURING CLIMBOUT AT APPROXIMATELY 150 FT AGL. HE SAID THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED TO THE GROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CLIMB.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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