# NTSB Accident SEA97LA046
> **Cessna TU-206** · 1997-01-07 · CASCADE, ID, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA046
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07361
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-01-07
- **Location:** CASCADE, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.590606, -115.570732
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** TU-206
- **Registration:** N717CM
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the terrain while reversing course in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain and tall trees in the area where he was maneuvering.

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