# NTSB Accident CHI98LA072
> **Piper PA-30/A** · 1997-12-24 · HASTINGS, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA072
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09285
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-24
- **Location:** HASTINGS, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.580936, -98.389862
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-30/A
- **Registration:** N9WG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper IFR procedure, by which he failed to maintain minimum descent altitude. Fog, a low ceiling, and night condition were a contributing factor.

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