# NTSB Accident CHI88FA203
> **PIPER PA-20** · 1988-09-05 · CLAYPOOL, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI88FA203
- **Event ID:** 20001213X26781
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-09-05
- **Location:** CLAYPOOL, IN, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-20
- **Registration:** N7791K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT VISUAL LOOKOUT AND PERFORM A PULL UP IN TIME TO AVOID COLLISION WITH A TREE.

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