# NTSB Accident GAA15CA239
> **PIPER PA 28-180** · 2015-08-26 · Susanville, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA15CA239
- **Event ID:** 20150827X25640
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-08-26
- **Location:** Susanville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.37611, -120.571662
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 28-180
- **Registration:** N1417X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed control during the landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an abnormal runway contact, and collision with terrain.

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