# NTSB Accident CHI02LA101
> **Beech C23** · 2002-04-05 · Kahoka, MO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA101
- **Event ID:** 20020409X00482
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-05
- **Location:** Kahoka, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.419147, -91.709342
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** C23
- **Registration:** N2258L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot.  Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.

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