# NTSB Accident IAD05LA008
> **Cessna 180** · 2004-10-27 · Freedom, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD05LA008
- **Event ID:** 20041108X01781
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-27
- **Location:** Freedom, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.691665, -80.17778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N2922C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.

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