Primary finding
Probable cause
the student pilot's misjudgement of descent rate and terrain clearance while manuevering along a ridgeline. Factors in the accident were the downdrafts and the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX94LA027
CompletedSchweizer Sgs2-33A· N7779S
- Date
- October 28, 1993
- Location
- Mokuleia, HI
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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