Jan 9, 2000
Accident
Substantial HARPSWELL, ME
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
was the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.
NTSB NYC00LA065