Fatal aircraft accident near Villanow, Georgia

4 fatalities • Villanow, United States of America • Flight

A training flight departing from Tennessee ended in a fatal crash on the slopes of Mt Johns, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A training mission originating from Chattanooga-Lovell Field resulted in a fatal accident in Georgia. The flight was intended to proceed to Pensacola-Forrest Sherman Field NAS in Florida. Approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was maintaining a low-altitude cruise, it struck a tree.

Following the impact with the tree, the aircraft crashed on the slope of Mt Johns, located near Villanow, Georgia. The accident resulted in four fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in a low-altitude cruise phase at the time of the incident.
  • The sequence of events was initiated when the aircraft contacted a tree during its flight path.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a tree while flying at a low altitude during a training flight.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-01-10 Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner accident near Villanow, United States of America?

A training flight departing from Tennessee ended in a fatal crash on the slopes of Mt Johns, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-01-10 Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-01-10 involved a Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner, registration 165524, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Villanow, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a tree while flying at a low altitude during a training flight.

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