# NTSB Accident NYC96LA034
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1995-12-03 · SOMERSET, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96LA034
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05068
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-03
- **Location:** SOMERSET, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.000373, -79.070053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1945H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane.  Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and approaching darkness (dusk).

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