# NTSB Accident NYC95FA001
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1994-10-03 · MONTGOMERY, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC95FA001
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02501
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-10-03
- **Location:** MONTGOMERY, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.520828, -74.22966
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N8397F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

was the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance on final approach which resulted in a tree strike.  Factors were the night conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the recommended runway.

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