SERS · T BIRD T BIRD II · 2009-04-15 · Carlock, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN09LA265
Event ID
20090428X02637
Type
Accident
Date
2009-04-15
Location
Carlock, IL, USA
Coordinates
40.599998, -89.057502
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
T BIRD
Model
T BIRD II
Registration
N154ZX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to gain sufficient altitude during the takeoff in order to avoid contacting the cameraman. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.