# NTSB Accident MIA97LA101
> **Schweizer SGS 1-26E** · 1997-03-20 · BENTON, TN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA101
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07599
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-03-20
- **Location:** BENTON, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.170814, -84.650833
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** SGS 1-26E
- **Registration:** N33WP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line.

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