May 19, 2002
Accident
Substantial Lake in Hills, IL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
It was not possible for the pilot to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point during the aborted takeoff and unsuitable terrain was encountered off the end of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were a proper climb rate was not achieved during takeoff for undetermined reasons and the nose gear collapsed due to overload.
NTSB CHI02LA136