Aviation Accident Summary SEA86LA125

FALLON, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N5644J

MAULE M-6-235

Analysis

THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A REMOTE RANCH STRIP AFTER ENCOUNTERING TURBULENCE AND HIGH WINDS ENROUTE. CONTROL WAS LOST ON SHORT FINAL WHEN THE ACFT WAS CAUGHT BY A GUST OF WIND. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND ON ONE WINGTIP AND CARTWHEELED. OFFICIALS WHO EVACUATED THE PLT FROM THE WRECKAGE STATED THE WINDS VARIED FROM CALM TO VERY STRONG IN THE AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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