# NTSB Accident CEN09LA579
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2009-09-13 · Park Rapids, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA579
- **Event ID:** 20090914X20548
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-13
- **Location:** Park Rapids, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.900554, -95.073059
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172S
- **Registration:** N523ND
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.

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