MINR · Cessna 152 · 2001-08-04 · Statesville, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA209
Event ID
20010807X01627
Type
Accident
Date
2001-08-04
Location
Statesville, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.763053, -80.955276
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N96064
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees.