May 12, 2000
Accident
Destroyed HOUSTON, TX
Injuries6 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the loss of control on takeoff as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock due to his inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's certificated maximum weight and balance limitations.
NTSB FTW00FA146