# NTSB Accident MIA89LA152
> **CESSNA 172M** · 1989-05-23 · OKEECHOBEE, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA89LA152
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28381
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-23
- **Location:** OKEECHOBEE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.529653, -80.190292
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N9139H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE FAILED TO RECHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER HE DELAYED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THUNDERSTROMS. ALSO, THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND OFF-AIRPORT RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.

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