# NTSB Accident LAX91LA069
> **CHAMPION 7ECA** · 1991-01-06 · HILO, HI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA069
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16330
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-01-06
- **Location:** HILO, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.690446, -155.080734
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CHAMPION
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N996MP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING.  A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT STEEP AND ABRUPT MANEUVERS DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB PHASE.

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