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October 19, 2008, Big Bear, Calif., Beech F33A Bonanza

After obtaining wind information, which she recalled as from 240 degrees at five knots, gusting to 17 knots, the pilot entered a left downwind for Runway 26. The pilot landed on the runway and the airplane swerved to the right, departing the runway surface and impacting a parked airplane, a vehicle and an airport hangar.

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Key Takeaways:

  • After obtaining wind information, the pilot entered a left downwind for Runway 26.
  • Upon landing, the airplane swerved to the right and departed the runway surface.
  • The aircraft subsequently impacted a parked airplane, a vehicle, and an airport hangar.
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After obtaining wind information, which she recalled as from 240 degrees at five knots, gusting to 17 knots, the pilot entered a left downwind for Runway 26. The pilot landed on the runway and the airplane swerved to the right, departing the runway surface and impacting a parked airplane, a vehicle and an airport hangar.

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