NONE · Boeing Stearman A-75 · 2001-06-08 · Marissa, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01LA164
Event ID
20010620X01218
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-08
Location
Marissa, IL, USA
Coordinates
38.250484, -89.750526
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Boeing Stearman
Model
A-75
Registration
N4558N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's manuever to avoid obstructions and his failure to abort takeoff. The pilot's failure to establish adequate climb, and the transmission wire are contributing factors.