# NTSB Accident CEN11FA597
> **NICHOLS LANCAIR 235** · 2011-08-25 · Heath, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11FA597
- **Event ID:** 20110825X14403
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-25
- **Location:** Heath, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.021667, -82.463607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** NICHOLS
- **Model:** LANCAIR 235
- **Registration:** N777BN
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.

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