# NTSB Accident MIA94FA069
> **PIPER PA-32R-300** · 1994-02-09 · VICKSBURG, MS, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA94FA069
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00793
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-02-09
- **Location:** VICKSBURG, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.320602, -90.869308
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N1645H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON A STRAIGHT IN APPROACH RESULTING IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.

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