# NTSB Accident NYC00LA197
> **Fairchild M-62C** · 2000-07-12 · CARTHAGE, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00LA197
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21583
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-12
- **Location:** CARTHAGE, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.980854, -75.600433
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Fairchild
- **Model:** M-62C
- **Registration:** N58741
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to depart with obstacles ahead which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors were the grass runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.

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