# NTSB Accident CHI01FA100
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2001-03-10 · ERHARD, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01FA100
- **Event ID:** 20010314X00582
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-03-10
- **Location:** ERHARD, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.480236, -96.08905
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N55893
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.  Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's encounter with known adverse weather conditions, the low ceiling, the pilot disregarding the weather observation information obtained prior to the flight, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.

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