Cessna 172G accident near Jackson, GA
On March 7, 1993, a Cessna 172G (airplane) was involved in an accident near Jackson, GA. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- March 7, 1993
- Place
- Jackson, GA
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172G · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 33.290°N, 83.960°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X11906
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On March 7, 1992, at about 1430 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172G, N5972R, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain, during takeoff from a private sod airfield, near Jackson, Georgia. The private pilot and his two passengers were fatally injured in the accident. The aircraft was owned and being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and a visual flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight. The intended destination of the flight was Tuscaloosa, Alabama. According to witnesses, the flight was departing runway 10. Witnesses stated that the aircraft, when seen on the departure roll, had the flaps in the extended position. The aircraft contacted the terrain about 100 feet north (left) of the departure end of runway 10. PERSONNEL INFORMATION Pilot information may be obtained in this report under section titled First Pilot Information. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Aircraft information may be obtained in this report under section titled Aircraft Information. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION The wind at the time of the accident was from 230 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 27 knots. Additional meteorological information may be obtained in this report under section titled Weather Information. AERODROME INFORMATION The private sod airfield is located in a wooded area, with trees approximately 100 feet in height along the sides and the ends of the runway. The runway crosses a ridge line at approximately the midpoint of the runway. There is a rise in elevation from the ends of
Probable cause
The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
