# NTSB Accident SEA05CA055
> **Cessna 172H** · 2005-03-06 · Waldport, OR, USA · MINR
## 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.

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