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N2987L accident description

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Crash location 37.728056°N, 112.943611°W
Nearest city Summit, UT
37.801087°N, 112.936335°W
5.1 miles away
Tail number N2987L
Accident date 24 Jun 2006
Aircraft type Mooney M-20F
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While climbing out of a valley in mountainous terrain, the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft while crossing over a ridge. As the aircraft began to sink, the pilot added full power, lowered the nose, and kept the wings level. The aircraft did not climb at a greater rate than the downdraft was sinking, and it eventually descended into the terrain in a wings-level position. According to the pilot, there were no problems with the aircraft's engine or flight controls.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a climb. Encounter with a severe downdraft, and mountainous terrain were factors.

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