NTSB

Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to set the wing flaps to the “takeoff” position, which resulted in a longer-than-normal takeoff run and collision with terrain.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane without recent flight training and his inadvertent application of left electric rudder trim before flight and a subsequent loss of airplane control.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.

Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a broken alternator wire.