Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's delay in recognizing the onset of a wind direction change resulting in the downward flow of wind on the leeward side of the mountain (strong sink rate).
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NTSB investigation record
LAX00LA009
CompletedSchweizer Sgs-2-33A· N17914
- Date
- October 14, 1999
- Location
- Waialua, HI
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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