# NTSB Accident CHI89DEC04
> **BRIDGES LONG-EZ** · 1989-04-23 · ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89DEC04
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28050
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-23
- **Location:** ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.849174, -82.679969
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BRIDGES
- **Model:** LONG-EZ
- **Registration:** N642JB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND NOSE GEAR.

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