# NTSB Accident NYC89LA199
> **CESSNA A185F** · 1989-08-25 · DEER ISLE, ME, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA199
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29243
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-25
- **Location:** DEER ISLE, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N4840C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT IN DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE TAKEOFF ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE EXISTING ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

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