# NTSB Accident CHI04LA112
> **Grumman American AA-1B** · 2004-04-28 · Dodge Center, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA112
- **Event ID:** 20040503X00547
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-28
- **Location:** Dodge Center, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.018054, -92.83139
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Grumman American
- **Model:** AA-1B
- **Registration:** N9919L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff.  The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.

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