# NTSB Accident CHI02LA212
> **Grumman G-164** · 2002-07-25 · Central City, NE, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA212
- **Event ID:** 20020725X01212
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-25
- **Location:** Central City, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.116664, -98.050552
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Grumman
- **Model:** G-164
- **Registration:** N5296
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot was not able to maintain clearance with the trees when the airplane encountered a downdraft at a low altitude.  An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the approaching weather conditions.  Factors associated with the accident were the downdraft and the trees which were contacted.

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