# NTSB Accident MIA96FA048
> **Piper PA-32-301** · 1995-12-19 · MEMPHIS, TN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA96FA048
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05046
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-19
- **Location:** MEMPHIS, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.049098, -89.859878
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-301
- **Registration:** N8349Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.

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