# NTSB Accident CHI08CA048
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601** · 2007-12-11 · Elyria, OH, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA048
- **Event ID:** 20080115X00053
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-12-11
- **Location:** Elyria, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.344165, -82.177497
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith, Ted Aerostar
- **Model:** Aerostar 601
- **Registration:** N2699G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's momentary loss of control after takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.  A contributing factor was the presence of the tree.

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