MINR · TBM, SA TBM 700 · 1992-08-22 · SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA359
Event ID
20001211X15455
Type
Accident
Date
1992-08-22
Location
SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
TBM, SA
Model
TBM 700
Registration
N339W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO ADEQUATELY ANTICIPATE AND COMPENSATE FOR THE VARIABLE CROSS WIND CONDITION, AND, THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LEFT SEAT PILOT'S LIMITED TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE IN HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT TYPES.