# NTSB Accident LAX99LA135
> **Piper PA-22-135** · 1999-03-31 · NOVATO, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX99LA135
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00355
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-03-31
- **Location:** NOVATO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.100021, -122.629409
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-135
- **Registration:** N1244C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.  A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance around the runway.

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