# NTSB Accident CHI96FA038
> **Piper PA-28-201T** · 1995-11-23 · BELVIDERE, SD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96FA038
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04821
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-11-23
- **Location:** BELVIDERE, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.830898, -101.269226
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-201T
- **Registration:** N3966M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane.  Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center of gravity.

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