# NTSB Accident CEN11LA585
> **AERO COMMANDER CALLAIR A-9B** · 2011-08-21 · Marshall, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11LA585
- **Event ID:** 20110822X25954
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-21
- **Location:** Marshall, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.25111, -84.955558
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERO COMMANDER
- **Model:** CALLAIR A-9B
- **Registration:** N7638V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.

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