SERS · Cessna 152 · 1996-07-23 · STEHEKIN, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96LA163
Event ID
20001208X06378
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-23
Location
STEHEKIN, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.339927, -120.700218
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N49794
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that the airplane would remain clear of trees during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude, and the proximity of trees to the runway.