Primary finding
Probable cause
the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdraft) condition. The high density altitude was a related factor.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW98LA202
CompletedCessna 150M· N459U
- Date
- May 1, 1998
- Location
- Levelland, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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