Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 17, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA137
Location
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
Event ID
20001213X28774
Coordinates
44.930770, -91.390762
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE ENSUING ABORTED LANDING, THE PILOT FAILED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK THE WIND SOCK POLE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8005W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2066
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
180 CLUB
Address
C/O JAMES DIERKE 248 MONTGOMERY
Status
Deregistered
City
AMERY
State / Zip Code
WI 54001
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA137