# NTSB Accident LAX02LA175
> **Bellanca 17-30A** · 2002-05-26 · Willits, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA175
- **Event ID:** 20020530X00779
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-26
- **Location:** Willits, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.451389, -123.372222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-30A
- **Registration:** N28145
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.  Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to raise the flaps and the wind shear conditions.

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