# NTSB Accident CHI04LA016
> **Oostdik M-18-X** · 2003-10-18 · Pana, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA016
- **Event ID:** 20031020X01775
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-10-18
- **Location:** Pana, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.534168, -89.327774
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Oostdik
- **Model:** M-18-X
- **Registration:** N53TW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** —
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's attention was diverted to a person on the ground which resulted in his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees .  A contributing factor to the accident were trees.

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