MINR · CESSNA 172M · 2008-09-01 · Three Lakes, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA287
Event ID
20081004X12035
Type
Accident
Date
2008-09-01
Location
Three Lakes, WI, USA
Coordinates
45.790279, -89.120834
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N12809
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door.