# NTSB Accident ATL94LA170
> **PIPER J-5A** · 1994-09-08 · RAEFORD, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL94LA170
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02175
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-09-08
- **Location:** RAEFORD, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.969551, -79.219955
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J-5A
- **Registration:** N31172
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

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