# NTSB Accident CEN16CA383
> **MOONEY M20D** · 2016-09-11 · Brodhead, WI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN16CA383
- **Event ID:** 20160927X95426
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-09-11
- **Location:** Brodhead, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.591667, -89.375
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20D
- **Registration:** N6919U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.

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