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Aviation accident ATL04LA109

1 fatal · Bergmann RANS S-12 XL Airaile · 2004-05-06 · Cummings, GA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ATL04LA109
Event ID
20040511X00587
Type
Accident
Date
2004-05-06
Location
Cummings, GA, USA
Coordinates
33.039875, -83.643424

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Bergmann
Model
RANS S-12 XL Airaile
Registration
N8KD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified person's physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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