# NTSB Accident CHI95LA293
> **PATIN CHALLENGER II** · 1995-09-03 · CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI95LA293
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04444
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-09-03
- **Location:** CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.219585, -85.550888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PATIN
- **Model:** CHALLENGER II
- **Registration:** N4281D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate engine maintenance by the owner/pilot-mechanic. Factors associated with the accident were fouled spark plugs and the pilot not being able to maintain proper altitude/clearance between his airplane and the electrical power lines during his landing approach.

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