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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · WSK PZLM18 · Morrisville, VT · June 3, 1994

Date: June 3, 1994 · 13:32 local
Place: Morrisville, VT
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N4194D
NTSB investigation: NTSBBFO94LA087
Reported as: WSK PZLM18
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 244 total30 in this make and model

N4194DRegistration cancelled Oct 4, 1994 · WSK Pzl-Krosno KR-03AS/N KR030303 Airframe modelWSK Pzl-Krosno KR-03A

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What happened

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Disconnected from tow too early and encountered downdraft. Struck tree tops.

As the FAA filed it

DISCONNECTED FROM TOW TOO EARLY AND ENCOUNTERED DOWNDRAFT. STRUCK TREE TOPS.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB BFO94LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisville, VTThe pilot's premature release from the tow plane. The lack of lift and the downdraft were factors.Jun 3, 1994 · Destroyed