# NTSB Accident CHI98LA109
> **Cessna 180** · 1998-03-28 · WHITEWOOD, SD, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA109
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09642
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-03-28
- **Location:** WHITEWOOD, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.459114, -103.640502
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N9140C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (wires) during an approach for a precautionary landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, low ceilings, icing conditions, and the wires which were contacted.

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