# NTSB Accident ATL04LA109
> **Bergmann RANS S-12 XL Airaile** · 2004-05-06 · Cummings, GA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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