Aviation accident WPR12FA280

1 fatal · AVIAT A-1C-180 · 2012-06-28 · Kooskia, ID, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR12FA280
Event ID: 20120629X30512
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-06-28
Location: Kooskia, ID, USA
Coordinates: 46.130554, -114.92694

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: AVIAT
Model: A-1C-180
Registration: N63WY
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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