Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot failed to provide adequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in this accident was the high gusting winds.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
On final approach to runway 28, with winds from 230 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 28, the airplane lost altitude and struck a snow bank 6 to 10 feet from the approach end of the runway. As the airplane pitched over, the nose strut collapsed, and the airplane slid to a stop 50 feet down the runway where a post impact fire consumed the airplane.
Source record
Factual narrative
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