# NTSB Accident CEN09LA265
> **T BIRD T BIRD II** · 2009-04-15 · Carlock, IL, USA · SERS
## 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.

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