May 25, 2002
Accident
Substantial Derby, KS
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the trees which the airplane contacted during the takeoff.
NTSB CHI02LA143