MINR · CESSNA C172N · 1990-09-01 · MARIETTA, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW90LA174
Event ID
20001212X24020
Type
Accident
Date
1990-09-01
Location
MARIETTA, OK, USA
Coordinates
33.929309, -97.120063
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
C172N
Registration
N6434J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDING WITH TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. CONTRIBUING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.