NONE · CESSNA 150D · 2015-05-08 · Balsam Grove, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA15CA209
Event ID
20150512X51815
Type
Accident
Date
2015-05-08
Location
Balsam Grove, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.225276, -82.864166
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150D
Registration
N5981T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.