# NTSB Accident CHI93LA087
> **PIPER PA-32** · 1993-02-04 · AUSTIN, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI93LA087
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11800
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-02-04
- **Location:** AUSTIN, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.669685, -92.969062
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32
- **Registration:** N3658W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC, DIVERTED ATTENTION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS.

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