# NTSB Accident CHI96LA012
> **PIPER PA-24-260** · 1995-10-18 · WAKEENEY, KS, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA012
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04666
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-18
- **Location:** WAKEENEY, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.019737, -99.870315
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N8866P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH TO REACH THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING.  A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR LANDING.

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