# NTSB Accident DEN02LA075
> **American General Aircraft AA5B** · 2002-07-13 · Worland, WY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN02LA075
- **Event ID:** 20020730X01250
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-13
- **Location:** Worland, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.204166, -107.26667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** American General Aircraft
- **Model:** AA5B
- **Registration:** N28717
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.

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