SERS · CESSNA A188B · 1994-07-08 · TIFTON, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL94LA132
Event ID
20001206X01661
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-08
Location
TIFTON, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.459693, -83.510101
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Registration
N9583G
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST, RESULTING IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE ELEVATOR TRIM IMPROPERLY SET. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE PERIMETER OF THE AIRSTRIP.