# NTSB Accident CHI02LA277
> **Grumman-Schweizer G-164B** · 2002-09-06 · Martin, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA277
- **Event ID:** 20020911X01585
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-06
- **Location:** Martin, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.531112, -85.647224
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Grumman-Schweizer
- **Model:** G-164B
- **Registration:** N48417
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and his inability to abort the takeoff due to the obscured windshield.  Contributing to the accident was the bent hopper latch and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

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