# NTSB Accident CHI08CA287
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2008-09-01 · Three Lakes, WI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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