Aviation Accident Summary ANC85LAA02

FAIRBANKS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3839Z

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LOSS PASS OVER A GRAVEL AREA, HE EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SINKING DUE TO WIND SHEAR. THE PLT REPORTED THE WINDS WERE FROM 240 DEGS AT 25 KTS GUSTING TO 35 KTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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