On January 21, 1982, a Grumman AA-1 (registration N6142L) operated by Donald R. Maples was involved in an aviation accident near New Albany, MS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft departed the airport and turned back left before striking trees shortly after takeoff. The airport manager reported poor weather conditions with a ceiling of 100 feet and visibility of half a mile.
The airport manager provided an account of the event, stating that he heard the aircraft perform a takeoff followed by a right turn. A few seconds later, the aircraft turned back to the left. Shortly after this maneuver, the engine revved up, and the aircraft struck trees.
The airport manager further noted that fog was present in the area at the time of the incident. He reported that the ceiling was no more than 100 feet and visibility was no more than 1/2 mile.
An aircraft departed the airport and turned back left before striking trees shortly after takeoff. The airport manager reported poor weather conditions with a ceiling of 100 feet and visibility of half a mile.
The accident on 21 Jan 1982 involved a Grumman AA-1, registration N6142L, operated by Donald R. Maples, at New Albany, MS.
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