Aviation Accident Summary LAX84LA492

MARANA, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N3617U

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-36

Analysis

THE PLT DELAYED HIS DESCENT/APPROACH TO HIS DESTINATION DUE TO WX. HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION BECAUSE OF DOWNDRAFTS ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESCENT. DURING THE APPROACH (OFF AIRPORT) THE RIGHT WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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