# NTSB Accident MIA95FA037
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300** · 1994-12-11 · SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95FA037
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02762
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-12-11
- **Location:** SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.540721, -86.969902
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N6517C
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FOR FAILURE TO DEVIATE TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AFTER ENCOUNTERING ICING CONDITIONS IN AN AIRPLANE NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS.  ALSO, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE RESULTING IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL TOWER.

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