# NTSB Accident CHI89LA176
> **PIPER PA-23-160** · 1989-08-27 · EAU CLAIRE, WI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89LA176
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29085
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-27
- **Location:** EAU CLAIRE, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.820636, -91.490486
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N8886
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADVERTENT RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR BY THE PILOT.  HIS HABIT INTERFERENCE AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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