# NTSB Accident CHI89LA147
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1989-07-27 · RIVER FALLS, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89LA147
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28780
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-27
- **Location:** RIVER FALLS, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.850215, -92.620635
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N25687
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT FOLLOWING AN ABRUPT MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

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