# NTSB Accident SEA08CA199
> **CESSNA 177B** · 2008-09-14 · Truckee, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA08CA199
- **Event ID:** 20081017X42817
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-09-14
- **Location:** Truckee, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.316387, -120.130554
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177B
- **Registration:** N30692
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.

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