1 fatal · MAULE M-4-210C · 1993-09-18 · STAUNTON, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO93FA178
Event ID
20001211X13321
Type
Accident
Date
1993-09-18
Location
STAUNTON, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.14941, -79.060935
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
MAULE
Model
M-4-210C
Registration
N2026U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE EMBANKMENT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE A TAILWIND ON TAKEOFF AND RISING TERRAIN AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE GRASS AIRSTRIP.