Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA374
Location
Bay Port, MI
Event ID
20230822192917
Coordinates
43.880328, -83.287515
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 decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VAUGHNS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
1715 S GARNER RD
City
REESE
State / Zip Code
MI 48757-9223
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# CEN23LA374