# NTSB Accident CHI96LA266
> **CESSNA 404** · 1996-08-03 · BENTON HARBOR, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA266
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06435
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-03
- **Location:** BENTON HARBOR, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.109203, -86.44033
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 404
- **Registration:** N8919G
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around.  Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition (fog and low ceiling), pilot fatigue, and the proximity of trees to the runway.

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