# NTSB Accident CHI02FA262
> **Piper PA-28R-180** · 2002-08-28 · Newaygo, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02FA262
- **Event ID:** 20020906X01535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-28
- **Location:** Newaygo, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.466667, -85.75
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-180
- **Registration:** N4988J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The altitude/clearance disregarded by the pilot and his ostentatious display.  The wire and low altitude flight were a contributing factor.

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