# NTSB Accident SEA97LA136
> **STAUDACHER S-260-2** · 1997-06-11 · WALLACE, ID, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA136
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08252
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-11
- **Location:** WALLACE, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.61016, -115.909225
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** STAUDACHER
- **Model:** S-260-2
- **Registration:** N540S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude/distance from wooded terrain during a low-altitude course reversal.  Related factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, blind canyon, low ceiling, and trees in the flight path of the aircraft.

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