ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366647
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| Date: | Wednesday 4 July 1990 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  De Havilland DH-82-A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82DH |
| MSN: | T5409 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7028 hours |
| Engine model: | BRISTOL TYPE III |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Burlington, CT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Goshen, CT (CT42) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE DEHAVILLAND DH-82A (TIGER MOTH) WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN 4 TO 5 INCH TALL GRASS, ABOUT 300 TO 400 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING AREA. IT THEN DECELERATED RAPIDLY AND NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC90LA146
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 10:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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