# NTSB Accident IAD97FA043
> **Piper PA-28-236** · 1997-01-17 · ALTON, NH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD97FA043
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07303
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-01-17
- **Location:** ALTON, NH, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-236
- **Registration:** N8263Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An exhaust gas leak, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning, and incapacitation of the pilot.

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