# NTSB Accident CHI00LA097
> **Taylorcraft DC-65** · 2000-03-25 · JOPLIN, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA097
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20599
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-03-25
- **Location:** JOPLIN, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.079441, -94.499855
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** DC-65
- **Registration:** N67754
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an inadequate rate of climb and the failure to attain clearance with the trees during the aborted landing.  Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, the trees which were contacted, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with this specific airplane.

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