# NTSB Accident FTW01LA108
> **Cartercopters Cartercopter** · 2001-04-29 · Olney, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW01LA108
- **Event ID:** 20010502X00859
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-04-29
- **Location:** Olney, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.359931, -98.750312
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cartercopters
- **Model:** Cartercopter
- **Registration:** N121CC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.  Contributory factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the aircraft and the soft terrain.

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