# NTSB Accident CHI00LA092
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 2000-03-11 · NEENAH, WI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA092
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20595
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-03-11
- **Location:** NEENAH, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.160953, -88.470939
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N150AM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick.  The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the seat/airframe.  A factor associated with the accident was the trees which the airplane contacted.

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