Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX05CA297

Jiggs, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N9331S

Beech C23

Analysis

The airplane collided with obstructions while performing a forced landing in a field. The pilot reported he experienced a severe downdraft with a descent rate in excess of 1,500 feet per minute at best rate of climb airspeed that made continued flight impossible. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. After touchdown and during the rollout phase the left wing impacted a steel livestock gate. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Factual Information

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's encounter with a downdraft.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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