# NTSB Accident NYC97LA072
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 1997-04-09 · VINCENTOWN, NJ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA072
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07811
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-04-09
- **Location:** VINCENTOWN, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N9768C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control.   A contributing factor was a crosswind.

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