# NTSB Accident CEN23LA363
> **BEECH C-99** · 2023-08-15 · Lansing, MI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA363
- **Event ID:** 20230815192876
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-08-15
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.778237, -84.586755
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** C-99
- **Registration:** N261SW
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to takeoff.

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