ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 307243
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 January 2023 |
| Time: | 18:45 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft C23 Sundowner |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N23FD |
| MSN: | M-1663 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1674 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Evanston, UT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Evanston Airport, WY (EVW/KEVW) |
| Twin Falls City County Airport, ID (TWF/KTWF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that she encountered unexpected winds while flying at night. After multiple encounters with strong wind gusts and turbulence, the pilot lost control of the airplane and it started to spin downward. She was able to successfully recover from the spin, but was forced to search for a suitable landing site as she was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open snow-covered area and the airplane stopped abruptly, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to maintain altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR23LA099
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N23FD
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2023 19:48 | ASN Update Bot | Updated |
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