# NTSB Accident CHI00LA193
> **Schleicher K8B** · 2000-07-01 · MANCHESTER, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA193
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21385
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-01
- **Location:** MANCHESTER, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.139656, -84.029685
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schleicher
- **Model:** K8B
- **Registration:** N885D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NR
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the downdraft experienced during final approach and altitude/clearance from the fence post not being maintained by the pilot.  A factor to the accident was the fence post.

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