SERS · MILNER, DICK G GLASAIR II · 1991-08-11 · MILACA, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI91DER14
Event ID
20001212X17796
Type
Accident
Date
1991-08-11
Location
MILACA, MN, USA
Coordinates
45.750446, -93.650161
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MILNER, DICK G
Model
GLASAIR II
Registration
N327DM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF AND DEPARTURE WHICH RESULTED IN A DRAGGED WING AND GROUND IMPACT. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE ROUGH AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION, AND THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF.