# NTSB Accident CHI07LA260
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2007-08-10 · West Bend, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07LA260
- **Event ID:** 20070821X01219
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-08-10
- **Location:** West Bend, WI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1696H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and fog.

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