# NTSB Accident NYC97FA185
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 1997-09-23 · GLASTENBURY, VT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97FA185
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08908
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-23
- **Location:** GLASTENBURY, VT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** CGHUE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control.  The weather was a factor.

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