# NTSB Accident ATL89FA114
> **BOEING A75N1** · 1989-03-26 · COVINGTON, GA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89FA114
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27827
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-03-26
- **Location:** COVINGTON, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BOEING
- **Model:** A75N1
- **Registration:** N55530
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT BY INADVERTENTLY ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR HEAT TO BE IN THE 'HOT' POSITION FOR TAKEOFF. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TREES WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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