# NTSB Accident FTW96LA401
> **Piper PA28-151** · 1996-09-25 · FALCON, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA401
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06742
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-09-25
- **Location:** FALCON, CO, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA28-151
- **Registration:** N41369
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing.  Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him.

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