# NTSB Accident CHI94DCA01
> **PIPER PA-39** · 1994-02-18 · VIBURNUM, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI94DCA01
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00718
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-02-18
- **Location:** VIBURNUM, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.709285, -91.120742
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-39
- **Registration:** N8913Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL. THE GUSTY TAILWIND DURING THE TURN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

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