# NTSB Accident SEA96LA124
> **Cessna 177B** · 1996-06-16 · GARDINER, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96LA124
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06119
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-06-16
- **Location:** GARDINER, WA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177B
- **Registration:** N1159C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final approach.  Factors relating to the accident were: the downdraft, and the obstruction (tree).

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