# NTSB Accident DEN05CA073
> **Champion 7ECA** · 2005-05-10 · Fort Collins, CO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN05CA073
- **Event ID:** 20050614X00764
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-05-10
- **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.888332, -105.041664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Champion
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N11065
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles.  Contributing factors included the miscalculated weight and balance and the high density altitude.

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