# NTSB Accident WPR15LA226
> **TAYLORCRAFT 12-m** · 2015-08-01 · Selma, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR15LA226
- **Event ID:** 20150801X00424
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-08-01
- **Location:** Selma, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.34, -119.657218
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLORCRAFT
- **Model:** 12-m
- **Registration:** N49153
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

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