# NTSB Accident CHI04CA169
> **Bellanca 8GCBC** · 2004-06-23 · Mankato, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04CA169
- **Event ID:** 20040714X00968
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-23
- **Location:** Mankato, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.221668, -93.918891
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 8GCBC
- **Registration:** N88089
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition.  Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.  The crosswind and the runway light were contributing factors.

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