# NTSB Accident BFO93LA186
> **PIPER PA-24-260** · 1993-09-26 · NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO93LA186
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13356
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-09-26
- **Location:** NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.140365, -79.029556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N8992P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW STARTING PROCEDURES AND HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY NOT REMOVING THE WHEEL CHOCKS AND THE PASSENGER NOT MAINTAINING CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER.

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