# NTSB Accident CHI98LA016
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 1997-10-11 · WILLISTON, ND, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA016
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08975
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-10-11
- **Location:** WILLISTON, ND, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.160453, -103.630973
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N9691P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing.  The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors.

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