Jul 25, 1997
Accident
Substantial MINDEN, NV
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision and subsequent encounter with gusty winds and strong downdrafts, which precluded reaching the airport and induced an unrecoverable high sink rate during an off-airport landing.
NTSB LAX97LA258