# NTSB Accident CHI04LA100
> **Christen A-1** · 2004-04-05 · Curtis, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA100
- **Event ID:** 20040414X00463
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-05
- **Location:** Curtis, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.6375, -100.471107
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Christen
- **Model:** A-1
- **Registration:** N9599B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's ostentatious display of a "hammerhead stall" during intial climb and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.  A factor was the post impact fire.

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