On January 4, 1986, a Cessna T337B (registration N2407S) operated by J.leonard Mizell was involved in an aviation accident near Talladega, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On a dark, clear night with calm winds, an aircraft collided with trees while on final approach to landing. The pilot had recently visited an FBO to correct avionic disagreements and was reportedly upset at departure. Post-accident medical findings revealed hypertension, but no medication was detected in the pilot's system.
Accident Summary
The aircraft collided with trees during the final approach to landing. Light conditions were dark, skies were clear, and winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Background
Prior to the accident, the pilot had landed and visited the fixed-base operator (FBO) from which the aircraft was recently purchased. The purpose of the visit was to correct some avionic disagreements. The visit was brief, and the pilot was said to have been upset at the time of departure.
Medical Findings
Medical findings on the pilot confirmed a condition evident of hypertension. The pilot had been taking medication for high blood pressure since September 1984. However, there was no evidence of medication in the pilot's system at the time of the accident.