# NTSB Accident DFW06FA187
> **Cessna 172N** · 2006-07-19 · Petal, MS, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06FA187
- **Event ID:** 20060724X00991
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-07-19
- **Location:** Petal, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.328611, -89.248054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N738KE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.

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