# NTSB Accident CHI02LA060
> **Cessna 414A** · 2002-01-06 · Sturgis, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA060
- **Event ID:** 20020109X00050
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-01-06
- **Location:** Sturgis, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.80091, -85.419776
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 414A
- **Registration:** N6560C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot.  Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.

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