Dec 4, 2004
Accident
Substantial Belle Fourche, SD
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night conditions.
NTSB CHI05CA040