N2491A

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • June 2, 1985Accident

    THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO CLEAN THE ACFT SPRAY SYS. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE INITIATED A DOWNHILL/DONWIND TAKEOFF IN WINDS THAT WERE LIGHT, BUT GUSTING. AT LIFT-OFF, THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL & THE ACFT MUSHED & CRASHED. THE PLT BELIEVED THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY 'HOLDING THE ACFT ON THE GROUND LONGER & MAINTAINING BETTER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.' THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 4150 FT.

    Piper PA-18-135