# NTSB Accident ATL89LA132
> **CESSNA 172F** · 1989-04-23 · ELKIN ARPT., NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89LA132
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28034
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-23
- **Location:** ELKIN ARPT., NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.25019, -80.839256
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172F
- **Registration:** N7908U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BEFORE COLLIDING WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.

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