Aug 20, 1999
Accident
Substantial GARRETT, IN
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain clearance with the trees during the takeoff initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the short airstrip which contained high vegetation.
NTSB CHI99LA307