CAP Member passes away in aircraft accident in NJ

Started by Ozzy, May 18, 2017, 03:37:11 AM

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Ozzy

Ozyilmaz, MSgt, CAP
C/Lt. Colonel (Ret.)
NYWG Encampment 07, 08, 09, 10, 17
CTWG Encampment 09, 11, 16
NER Cadet Leadership School 10
GAWG Encampment 18, 19
FLWG Winter Encampment 19

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Sad. RIP

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It sounds like from listening to the ATC recording that the winds were 360/18G32.  This most likely was the result of a performance loss wind shear where the plane experienced an abrupt loss of airspeed.  If it was flying in a 32 knot head wind that abruptly dropped to 18 knots the plane experiences the equivalent of a 14 knot loss of airspeed. At altitude the wind swings could be worse.  With a plane like a Lear that's probably right into a full stall, which is probably why one of its wings dipped.  This is why its always important to add a gust factor on approach in these conditions and never get slow always be ready to rapidly put in the power.  Its an unfortunate mishap.