Oct 19, 1996
Accident
Destroyed EDEN, WI
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
a partial loss of engine power due to improper adjustment of the fuel pump by an unqualified person (pilot-in-command) and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the trees were factors.
NTSB CHI97LA011