Final None Aug 2, 2024

N718FG accident at Cullman, AL

Beech A36 — Windshear or thunderstorm at CMD (Cullman, AL)

DateAug 2, 2024
Tail numberN718FG
AircraftBeech A36 · Beechcraft Bonanza · BE36
LocationCMD — Cullman, AL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA24LA344

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to depart in an area of developing convective weather, which resulted in an unanticipated wind shift during the initial climb after takeoff, a loss of climb performance, and the subsequent forced landing.

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