Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and the failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident were the downdrafts along the ridge line.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX89LA188
CompletedSchweizer Sgs2-33A· N2059T
- Date
- June 29, 1989
- Location
- Haleiwa, Oahu, HI
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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