Apr 23, 1989
Accident
Substantial ELKIN ARPT., NC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BEFORE COLLIDING WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.
NTSB ATL89LA132