# NTSB Accident CHI89GA048
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1989-01-21 · CHICAGO, IL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89GA048
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27554
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-01-21
- **Location:** CHICAGO, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.89923, -87.610984
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N16375
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND RETAINING WALL IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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