# NTSB Accident CHI96LA137
> **Piper PA-32-260** · 1996-04-22 · AITKIN, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA137
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05537
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-22
- **Location:** AITKIN, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.530345, -93.710083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-260
- **Registration:** N4883S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions.  Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.

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