MINR · Cessna 172H · 2005-03-06 · Waldport, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05CA055
Event ID
20050406X00418
Type
Accident
Date
2005-03-06
Location
Waldport, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.384998, -124.084999
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172H
Registration
N8100L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.