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Franktown, Colorado

May 26, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA198 · Brant T Phillips Super Cub EXP (N983SB)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach and attempted go-around after encountering a sudden windshear.

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NTSB Findings

  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Effect on operation
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Response/compensation
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA198
AircraftBrant T Phillips Super Cub EXP
RegistrationN983SB
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.3903, -104.7524
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