MINR · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1989-07-17 · CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI89LA137
Event ID
20001213X28774
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-17
Location
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI, USA
Coordinates
44.93077, -91.390762
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N8005W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE ENSUING ABORTED LANDING, THE PILOT FAILED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK THE WIND SOCK POLE.