# NTSB Accident NYC93FA166
> **PIPER PA-25-260** · 1993-08-22 · PLYMOUTH, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC93FA166
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13217
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-08-22
- **Location:** PLYMOUTH, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-25-260
- **Registration:** N4844Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

was the failure of the pilot to attain proper alignment for the banner pickup which resulted in picking up the banner tow rope on the wing, and an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with the ground.

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