# NTSB Accident NYC96LA051
> **PIPER PA-22** · 1996-01-16 · AUBURN, ME, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05189
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-01-16
- **Location:** AUBURN, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22
- **Registration:** N913A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area.  Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.

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