# NTSB Accident LAX88FA204
> **TAYLORCRAFT BL65** · 1988-05-30 · ELOY, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX88FA204
- **Event ID:** 20001213X25719
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-05-30
- **Location:** ELOY, AZ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLORCRAFT
- **Model:** BL65
- **Registration:** N27463
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT SPIRAL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL.

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