# NTSB Accident CHI04CA159
> **Bracken CB540** · 2004-06-19 · Lapeer, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04CA159
- **Event ID:** 20040713X00960
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-19
- **Location:** Lapeer, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.066387, -83.272224
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bracken
- **Model:** CB540
- **Registration:** N5439N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction.  Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.

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