# NTSB Accident CHI96FA048
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 1995-12-07 · LAUPAHOEHOE, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96FA048
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04964
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-07
- **Location:** LAUPAHOEHOE, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.969249, -155.240707
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N6687Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot falling asleep at the controls due to fatigue.  Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the dark night.

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