Accident Details
Date
Friday, November 20, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93FA025
Location
BROWNSBORO, AL
Event ID
20001211X15981
Coordinates
34.719203, -86.480781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO EVALUATE THE WIND CONDITIONS AND TOOK OFF WITH A TAILWIND WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH A TREE ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE DARK NIGHT AND TAILWIND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5952R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-83621
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MOONTOWN AIRPORT INC
Address
134 HEATHERWOOD DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
AL 35758
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93FA025