# NTSB Accident MIA97LA235
> **Piper PA-22-20** · 1997-08-17 · VILLA RICA, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA235
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08711
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-17
- **Location:** VILLA RICA, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.729095, -84.920951
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-20
- **Registration:** N5713Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.

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