# NTSB Accident NYC91LA231
> **TAYLORCRAFT BC/2D** · 1991-09-08 · RANGELEY, ME, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA231
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18165
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-08
- **Location:** RANGELEY, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLORCRAFT
- **Model:** BC/2D
- **Registration:** N95123
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB.  A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO USE THE FULL LAKE SURFACE AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF.

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