# NTSB Accident CHI02LA244
> **Piper J3C-65** · 2002-08-12 · Hillman, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA244
- **Event ID:** 20020814X01390
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-12
- **Location:** Hillman, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.996665, -83.925003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N6658H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.

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