# NTSB Accident CHI89DEE02
> **Aeronca 7AC** · 1989-04-25 · MARSEILLES, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89DEE02
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28051
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-25
- **Location:** MARSEILLES, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.319393, -88.680046
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aeronca
- **Model:** 7AC
- **Registration:** N85243
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PIC'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF UP HILL AND OVER WIRES.

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