# NTSB Accident ATL98LA018
> **John T. Simpson CHALLENGER II** · 1997-12-06 · RAINBOW CITY, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL98LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09258
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-06
- **Location:** RAINBOW CITY, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.890727, -86.019744
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** John T. Simpson
- **Model:** CHALLENGER II
- **Registration:** N11644
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.  A related factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.

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