MINR · Cessna 172M · 1997-07-20 · DONNELLY, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA170
Event ID
20001208X08512
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-20
Location
DONNELLY, ID, USA
Coordinates
44.720344, -116.050048
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172M
Registration
N1418U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and high density altitude.