Oct 15, 1989
Accident
Substantial PALMYRA, NY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A TIGHT CLOSED PATTERN TURN TO FINAL. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT INITIATING FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH INCLUDED FOG AND REDUCED VISIBILITY.
NTSB NYC90LA013