# NTSB Accident CHI99LA004
> **Cessna 182N** · 1998-10-09 · GENESEE, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI99LA004
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11210
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-10-09
- **Location:** GENESEE, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.119949, -83.609901
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182N
- **Registration:** N92322
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff.  Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual detection of the surroundings.

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