Fickle wind catches pilot

These November 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Grangeville, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land on an 800-foot remote airstrip, overflew the runway to observe the windsock to determine from which direction to make the approach. Because he observed the windsock hanging limp, he assumed that the winds around the runway were calm, and continued his approach. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.

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