# NTSB Accident CHI02LA290
> **Christen Industries A-1** · 2002-09-15 · Chetek, WI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA290
- **Event ID:** 20020925X05214
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-15
- **Location:** Chetek, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.310443, -91.650756
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Christen Industries
- **Model:** A-1
- **Registration:** N9598C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole.  A factor was the utility pole.

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