# NTSB Accident ANC01LA115
> **Champion 7ECA** · 2001-08-20 · Palmer, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC01LA115
- **Event ID:** 20010830X01838
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-20
- **Location:** Palmer, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.583332, -149.092498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Champion
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N5189X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.  A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.

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