# NTSB Accident CHI01LA332
> **AviaStrottel AC 4C** · 2001-09-29 · Marshfield, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA332
- **Event ID:** 20011009X02049
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-09-29
- **Location:** Marshfield, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.25941, -84.94931
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AviaStrottel
- **Model:** AC 4C
- **Registration:** N68PR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's  decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff.  A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.

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