# NTSB Accident MIA00FA126
> **Cessna 177RG** · 2000-04-03 · CHIPLEY, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00FA126
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20872
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-03
- **Location:** CHIPLEY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.769969, -85.539398
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177RG
- **Registration:** N1997Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb from the grass airstrip.  Also, the excessive pull-up by the pilot and inadvertent stall.  Findings in the investigation were 1) in-flight collision with the tops of trees and 2) the pilot's operation of the airplane into a grass airstrip contrary to the operator's procedures.

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