BEECH A36

Cullman, AL — August 2, 2024

Event Information

DateAugust 2, 2024
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA24LA344
Event ID20240812194893
LocationCullman, AL
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.26056, -86.86076
AirportCullman Regional Airport/Folso
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
ModelA36
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to depart in an area of developing convective weather, which resulted in an unanticipated wind shift during the initial climb after takeoff, a loss of climb performance, and the subsequent forced landing.

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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