# NTSB Accident CHI01LA277
> **Blanik L-13** · 2001-08-04 · Marlette, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA277
- **Event ID:** 20010813X01674
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-04
- **Location:** Marlette, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.319549, -83.080833
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Blanik
- **Model:** L-13
- **Registration:** N9297Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected.  Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.

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