# NTSB Accident CEN12CA026
> **JANTZEN EVANS VP** · 2011-10-16 · Terrell, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12CA026
- **Event ID:** 20111018X11444
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-10-16
- **Location:** Terrell, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.808612, -96.351943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** JANTZEN
- **Model:** EVANS VP
- **Registration:** N331EJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off.

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