# NTSB Accident CHI08FA196
> **Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser** · 2008-07-21 · Newark, IL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08FA196
- **Event ID:** 20080728X01120
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-07-21
- **Location:** Newark, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.519443, -88.605552
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Czech Aircraft Works
- **Model:** Sport Cruiser
- **Registration:** N602CF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in the landing pattern. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the failure of the pilot's shoulder harness.

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