# NTSB Accident CHI05LA065
> **Ramsey RV-8A** · 2005-02-05 · Rochester, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05LA065
- **Event ID:** 20050208X00148
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-02-05
- **Location:** Rochester, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.065555, -86.181663
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ramsey
- **Model:** RV-8A
- **Registration:** N44RX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport.  The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the airport which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the trees.  Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.

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