# NTSB Accident MIA01LA209
> **Cessna 152** · 2001-08-04 · Statesville, NC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01LA209
- **Event ID:** 20010807X01627
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-04
- **Location:** Statesville, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.763053, -80.955276
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N96064
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees.

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