# NTSB Accident CHI96LA055
> **BELLANCA 7ECA** · 1995-12-16 · MASON, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA055
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04977
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-16
- **Location:** MASON, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.579521, -84.439529
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELLANCA
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N990WY
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.

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