# NTSB Accident CHI02LA131
> **Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G** · 2002-05-10 · Union, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA131
- **Event ID:** 20020521X00715
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-10
- **Location:** Union, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.229278, -88.539131
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau
- **Model:** DG-100G
- **Registration:** N169LM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff.  Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.

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