# NTSB Accident ATL00FA026
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2000-02-15 · CHAMBLEE, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL00FA026
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20445
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-02-15
- **Location:** CHAMBLEE, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.900852, -84.300651
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8447Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.

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