On February 20, 1986, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8288W) was involved in an aviation accident near Statesboro, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft while flying at about 500 feet AGL, stalling after the pilot added power and pulled back on the yoke.
Incident Details
The aircraft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft that occurred over a wooded area at about 500 feet above ground level (AGL). The pilot reported that he had initially flown out to overlook some land from the air. To avoid other air traffic in the landing pattern, he descended to about 550 feet and performed two circles around the land. After completing the circles, he was turning to enter downwind for landing when he overflew a wooded area. Following some turbulence, the aircraft began to sink. The pilot responded by adding power and pulling back on the yoke. The aircraft then stalled and subsequently collided with the ground.
What happened in the 20 Feb 1986 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Statesboro, GA?
An aircraft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft while flying at about 500 feet AGL, stalling after the pilot added power and pulled back on the yoke.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Feb 1986 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8288W, at Statesboro, GA.
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