At 11:00 Pacific time, a Beech B36TC went out of control on takeoff from Mammoth Lakes Airport. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The pilot reported the airplane encountered a wind gust while taking off on runway 27 that caused one wing to lift and the other to strike the runway. Winds were reported from 200 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 31.
January 21, Mammoth Lakes, Calif. / Beech Bonanza
At 11:00 Pacific time, a Beech B36TC went out of control on takeoff from Mammoth Lakes Airport. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The pilot reported the airplane encountered a wind gust while taking off on runway 27 that caused one wing to lift and the other to strike the runway. Winds were reported from 200 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 31....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech B36TC lost control during takeoff from Mammoth Lakes Airport at 11:00 Pacific time, with one wing striking the runway.
- The pilot attributed the incident to a strong wind gust, with reported winds at 18 knots gusting to 31 knots.
- Fortunately, all five occupants – the pilot and four passengers – were uninjured.
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