Jul 24, 1991
Accident
Destroyed PHILLIPS, ME
Injuries3 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE WING FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S MISUNDERSTANDING OF AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE, AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF UPHILL.
NTSB NYC91FA188