The pilot's encounter with a wind shear at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience and training in high density altitude operations. The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind, while reasonable given the nature of the obstacles and terrain on the other runways, set up a situation where decreased safety margins existed and is considered a factor.
N216PB
2025 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 4 fatal injuries. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| BERNDT SCOTT J | CHICO, CA | Jul 2, 2013 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Apr 28, 2000
Accident
Destroyed CHESTER, CA
Injuries4 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB LAX00FA178
Jun 9, 1990
Accident
Substantial REDDING, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S PREMATURE ROTATION DURING THE TAKEOFF AND THE FAILURE TO TAKE THE NECESSARY REMEDIAL ACTION.
NTSB LAX90LA216