# NTSB Accident CHI95LA068
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1995-01-16 · BROOKFIELD, WI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI95LA068
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02836
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-01-16
- **Location:** BROOKFIELD, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.060298, -88.149391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N39955
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The instructor's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the night lighting  conditions.

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