# NTSB Accident NYC89LA018
> **SCHWEIZER 1-35C** · 1988-10-09 · METHUEN, MA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27162
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-10-09
- **Location:** METHUEN, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 1-35C
- **Registration:** N2737H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT UNCONTROLLED CONTACT WITH A TREE DURING A LANDING AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO CONNECT HIS AILERON CONTROLS AND ACCEPTED A TOW TO GET AIRBORNE.

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