Mar 31, 2001
Accident
Substantial Decatur, TX
Injuries5 serious, 13 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil.
NTSB FTW01LA091