ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357533
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 April 1996 |
| Time: | 21:00 LT |
| Type: |  Acro Sport II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N565HF |
| MSN: | 565 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 184 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rock Springs, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| (KRKS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot performed a precautionary landing on a highway because of an oil pressure problem. After a mechanic corrected the problem, the pilot made a takeoff from the highway with gusting crosswinds. During the takeoff the airplane veered into a hillside along the side of the road. The pilot told the FAA inspector that he did not realize the winds were that strong prior to the takeoff, and the airplane 'encountered wind shear resulting in loss of positive directional control.' The reported wind conditions near the accident site about the time of the accident were: wind direction from 270 degrees magnetic at 20 knots, gusting to 26 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a road with gusting crosswinds, and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts, crosswinds, and windshear.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA96LA081
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 18:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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