1 fatal · MAXAIR MU 582 DRIFTER · 2010-08-18 · Old Forge, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10LA431
Event ID
20100818X35504
Type
Accident
Date
2010-08-18
Location
Old Forge, NY, USA
Coordinates
43.714168, -74.940834
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MAXAIR
Model
MU 582 DRIFTER
Registration
N582RH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to use the full length of the lake, which necessitated a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff that resulted in an accelerated stall.