1 fatal · MAXAIR Drifter · 2009-08-09 · Bumpass, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA09LA452
Event ID
20090809X35032
Type
Accident
Date
2009-08-09
Location
Bumpass, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.038333, -77.759162
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MAXAIR
Model
Drifter
Registration
N160HA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.