On April 25, 2003, a Cessna 150 (registration N6621G) was involved in an aviation accident near Trenton, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to recover from a steep turn while encountering wind gusts during a law enforcement assistance mission. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot assisting local law enforcement in a bank robber apprehension lost control while executing a steep turn, encountering wind gusts that prevented recovery before impact.
What happened
The pilot was engaged in an operation to assist local police with the apprehension of a bank robber. During this activity, the pilot initiated a steep turn maneuver. While continuing through the turn, the aircraft encountered a wind gust. The pilot reported being unable to recover the airplane from the attitude induced by the maneuver and the gust before it collided with the ground.
The investigation
An examination of the wreckage was conducted to determine the condition of the aircraft prior to impact. The inspection revealed no evidence of flight control or mechanical malfunctions that would have hindered normal operation of the airplane.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to recover from a steep turn while encountering wind gusts during a law enforcement assistance mission.