AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A

Peoria, AZ — December 26, 2020

Event Information

DateDecember 26, 2020
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR21LA074
Event ID20201226102455
LocationPeoria, AZ
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.57050, -112.25030
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeAEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
ModelS-60A
CategoryBALL
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None2
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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