# NTSB Accident CHI03LA247
> **Texas Helicopter OH-13E** · 2003-08-06 · Byron, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA247
- **Event ID:** 20030807X01280
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-06
- **Location:** Byron, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.142776, -89.228332
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Texas Helicopter
- **Model:** OH-13E
- **Registration:** N38096
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not attaining translational lift during the takeoff.  A factor was the high gross weight.

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