# NTSB Accident ERA09LA452
> **MAXAIR Drifter** · 2009-08-09 · Bumpass, VA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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