# NTSB Accident SEA90LA178
> **CESSNA 170A** · 1990-09-10 · ELK MOUNTAIN, WY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA90LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24374
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-09-10
- **Location:** ELK MOUNTAIN, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.680278, -106.409461
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 170A
- **Registration:** N9157A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHILE AT AN ALTITUDE THAT DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE FOR A SAFE STALL RECOVERY.

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