"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?

Are there any more details on how he "crashed" an airplane that was
apparently out of control, but didn't die? He must have had control of the
airplane when it hit the ground, but if he had control he wouldn't have hit
the ground.

Danny Deger