# NTSB Accident FTW91FA033
> **PIPER PA-30** · 1991-01-27 · OPPELLA, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW91FA033
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16317
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-01-27
- **Location:** OPPELLA, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.14936, -92.740753
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-30
- **Registration:** N291R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE FOLLOWING LOSS OF HIS VISUAL REFERENCES AND ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DIVERTED DURING THE TAKEOFF.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE INTERRUPTED INSTRUMENT LIGHTING AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

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