Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 23, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA132
Location
ELKIN ARPT., NC
Event ID
20001213X28034
Coordinates
36.250190, -80.839256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BEFORE COLLIDING WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BROGAN SCOTT D
Address
8118 STATE ROUTE 113
City
BELLEVUE
State / Zip Code
OH 44811-9732
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# ATL89LA132