# NTSB Accident CHI04LA103
> **Cessna 150M** · 2004-04-09 · Marion, IN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA103
- **Event ID:** 20040416X00474
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-09
- **Location:** Marion, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.490276, -85.679168
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 150M
- **Registration:** N6160K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations.

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