SERS · RAVEN S-60A · 1995-07-15 · DEERFIELD, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC95LA160
Event ID
20001207X04064
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-15
Location
DEERFIELD, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
RAVEN
Model
S-60A
Registration
N4214A
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.