# NTSB Accident CHI89LA137
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1989-07-17 · CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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