# NTSB Accident SEA97LA170
> **Cessna 172M** · 1997-07-20 · DONNELLY, ID, USA · MINR
## 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.

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