# NTSB Accident CHI97LA280
> **Piper PA-28** · 1997-09-01 · MONONA, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA280
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08806
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-01
- **Location:** MONONA, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.050933, -91.389411
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28
- **Registration:** N6566W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.  A related factor was the downdraft.

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