# NTSB Accident ERA13LA037
> **CESSNA 172D** · 2012-10-20 · Indian Trail, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13LA037
- **Event ID:** 20121023X11005
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-10-20
- **Location:** Indian Trail, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.120834, -80.587219
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2879U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.

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