Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 17, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA009
Location
WHITESBURG, GA
Event ID
20001212X18242
Coordinates
33.489147, -84.909530
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A SUDDEN WIND SHIFT DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
7ECA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MARK MENDENHALL - IKE VANMETER PARTNERSHIP
Address
C/O MARK MENDENHALL
540 LUFBERY CIR
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30292-3467
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# ATL92LA009