FAA accident report · Piper PA32RT300 · Tahoe City, NV · December 8, 1980
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Made turnout toward ridge on climbout. Stalled into trees on ridge. Gusty surface wind. Possible over gross.
MADE TURNOUT TOWARD RIDGE ON CLIMBOUT. STALLED INTO TREES ON RIDGE. GUSTY SURFACE WIND. POSSIBLE OVER GROSS.