Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC98LA057
CompletedCessna 206· N5297U
- Date
- May 27, 1998
- Location
- Tyonek, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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