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Aviation accident CHI99LA307

MINR · Cessna 150L · 1999-08-20 · GARRETT, IN, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI99LA307
Event ID
20001212X19457
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-20
Location
GARRETT, IN, USA
Coordinates
41.339572, -85.120513

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
150L
Registration
N161BA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain clearance with the trees during the takeoff initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the short airstrip which contained high vegetation.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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