Apr 3, 2004
Accident
Destroyed California City, CA
Injuries4 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.
NTSB LAX04CA175