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Aviation accident LAX96LA191

SERS · Beech A36 · 1996-05-07 · PAGE, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX96LA191
Event ID
20001208X05806
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-07
Location
PAGE, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.680786, -111.410751

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
Beech
Model
A36
Registration
N100YJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb in a high density altitude situation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Related factors were: the pilot's improper preflight by failing to secure the door, his diverted attention with the door opening at rotation, and the use of the air conditioner during takeoff.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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