Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 26, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA094
Location
Franklin, VA
Event ID
20221227106492
Coordinates
36.702778, -76.892778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the airplane on the runway at night.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BARGER RANDALL G
Address
557 LEONARD LN
City
NEWPORT NEWS
State / Zip Code
VA 23601-1757
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# ERA23LA094