# NTSB Accident CHI97LA156
> **Champion 7ECA** · 1997-06-04 · GREGORY, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA156
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08073
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-04
- **Location:** GREGORY, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.44918, -84.080429
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Champion
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N5253X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision.  The tailwind and location of trees were related factors.

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