# NTSB Accident SEA91FA255
> **LAKE LA-250** · 1991-09-29 · SISTERS, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA91FA255
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18188
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-29
- **Location:** SISTERS, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.409652, -121.92089
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LAKE
- **Model:** LA-250
- **Registration:** N1404X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S), AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT(S) FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, RISING TERRAIN AND TREES BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

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