# NTSB Accident CHI90DEV02
> **PIPER PA-25-150** · 1990-03-17 · SULLIVAN, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI90DEV02
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22679
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-03-17
- **Location:** SULLIVAN, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.589645, -88.600265
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-25-150
- **Registration:** N6340Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A TURN AT LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN GROUND COLLISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PILOT'S INJURY WAS HIS FAILURE TO USE THE INSTALLED SHOULDER HARNESS.

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