NONE · Cessna 208B · 1995-12-12 · SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96LA070
Event ID
20001207X05029
Type
Accident
Date
1995-12-12
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.510749, -121.490005
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
208B
Registration
N987FE
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition.