# NTSB Accident FTW96LA193
> **Piper PA-28RT-201T** · 1996-04-26 · COLUMBUS, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA193
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05578
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-26
- **Location:** COLUMBUS, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.699409, -96.550178
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28RT-201T
- **Registration:** N2194Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to continue the flight instead of returning to the takeoff airport after encountering adverse weather.  Factors were: the inaccurate weather forecast, the low ceiling and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.

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