Thread: Downdraft at 12,000 feet
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Old January 2nd 07, 07:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Downdraft at 12,000 feet

"James Robinson" wrote in message
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Pilot reported heavy downdraft over Lancaster, CA, resulting in crash.

http://www.orovillemr.com/news/chico/ci_4917367

Can somebody explain what he did right/wrong?

Wrong
Talked to a reporter.