# NTSB Accident CHI07FA052
> **Beech 58** · 2007-01-02 · Washington, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07FA052
- **Event ID:** 20070110X00035
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-01-02
- **Location:** Washington, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.67139, -87.130836
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 58
- **Registration:** N678DC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while attempting to return to the departure airport for undetermined reasons after takeoff.  The intervening tree line was a contributing factor.

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