Primary finding
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision and subsequent encounter with gusty winds and strong downdrafts, which precluded reaching the airport and induced an unrecoverable high sink rate during an off-airport landing.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX97LA258
CompletedCentrair Asw20F· N120MJ
- Date
- July 25, 1997
- Location
- Minden, NV
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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