Final
2 serious
Oct 4, 2025
N96WJ crash at Evanston, WY
Aviat A1 — Turbulence encounter at Evanston, WY
DateOct 4, 2025
Tail numberN96WJ
AircraftAviat A1 · Aviat Husky · HUSK
LocationEvanston, WY
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 serious
NTSB caseWPR26LA048
Probable cause
The airplane’s encounter with downdrafts in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight through mountainous terrain in marginal weather conditions.
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