# NTSB Accident CHI94LA139
> **CESSNA 172K** · 1994-04-20 · HOWES, SD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI94LA139
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01080
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-04-20
- **Location:** HOWES, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.620223, -102.040679
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N46474
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE DIVERTED ATTENTION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

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