# NTSB Accident CHI04CA218
> **Cessna 305A** · 2004-08-08 · Frankfort, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04CA218
- **Event ID:** 20040909X01381
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-08
- **Location:** Frankfort, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.625, -86.200836
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 305A
- **Registration:** N54517
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff.  Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.  The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.

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