# NTSB Accident SEA96LA097
> **Powers BEDE BD-4** · 1996-05-25 · PACIFIC CITY, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96LA097
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05876
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-05-25
- **Location:** PACIFIC CITY, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.190158, -123.960166
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Powers
- **Model:** BEDE BD-4
- **Registration:** N239CP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area.  Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and gusts), and tall grass (high vegetation) beside the runway.

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