# NTSB Accident BFO93FA178
> **MAULE M-4-210C** · 1993-09-18 · STAUNTON, VA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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