MINR · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1989-05-28 · CRANDON, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI89LA099
Event ID
20001213X28278
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-28
Location
CRANDON, WI, USA
Coordinates
45.560642, -88.889411
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N4734L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL & SUBSEQUENT WINGTIP COLLISION WITH THE GROUND DURING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND AND TURBULENCE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.