NTSB report on Steve Fossett crash

[N9IWP]

Probable cause - downdrafts that exceeded the maximum climb capabilities of teh aircraft.

summary:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20081007X17184&key=1

full narrative:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20081007X17184&ntsbno=SEA07FA277&akey=1

Brian

[Richard_Pearse]

Thanks for the update.