# NTSB Accident SEA94LA178
> **CESSNA 172P** · 1994-07-13 · EASTON, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA94LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01877
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-07-13
- **Location:** EASTON, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.349056, -121.270858
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N65857
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CHECK PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF TREES DURING TAKEOFF.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A DOWNDRAFT AND THE PROXIMITY OF TREES TO THE AIRPORT.

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