N5952RCESSNA 172 1992-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 172 S/N: 172-83621

Summary

On November 20, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N5952R) was involved in an accident near Brownsboro, AL. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93FA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5952R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 20, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93FA025
Location
BROWNSBORO, AL
Event ID
20001211X15981
Coordinates
34.719203, -86.480781
Nearest Airport
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
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-83621
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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