# NTSB Accident CHI97LA022
> **Galaxy AX8** · 1996-11-03 · COLUMBIA, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA022
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07008
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-11-03
- **Location:** COLUMBIA, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.020267, -92.299453
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Galaxy
- **Model:** AX8
- **Registration:** N5347S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.  Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot.

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