# NTSB Accident DEN89LA176
> **CESSNA 170B** · 1989-07-23 · KYLE, SD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA176
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28815
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-23
- **Location:** KYLE, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.419155, -102.159278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N8102A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT USED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING & DECISION-MAKING IN SELECTING A ROAD ON WHICH TO LAND DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL.

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