Feb 2, 1991
Accident
Substantial ADVANCE, NC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE MALFUNCTIONING MAGNETO WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SPUTTER.
NTSB ATL91LA049