Aviation accident NYC99FA213

3 fatal · Cessna 172N · 1999-08-29 · SUSSEX, NJ, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC99FA213
Event ID: 20001212X19616
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-08-29
Location: SUSSEX, NJ, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172N
Registration: N737CJ
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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