Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 30, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA184
Location
DOTHAN, AL
Event ID
20001212X24194
Coordinates
31.229253, -85.399375
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE STUDENT PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USAGE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS, PRESENCE OF CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS OVERALL LACK OF EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N49553
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15283475
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COMAIR AVIATION ACADEMY
Address
2700 FLIGHT LINE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
FL 32773
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# ATL90LA184