BEECH A36
Cullman, AL, August 2, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cullman, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.26056, -86.86076 |
| Airport | Cullman Regional Airport/Folso |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA344 |
| Event ID | 20240812194893 |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Registration # | N718FG |
| Owner | Northwest Iowa Aviators LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.