# NTSB Accident FTW91FA038
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1991-02-15 · FALFURRIAS, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW91FA038
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16449
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-02-15
- **Location:** FALFURRIAS, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.219303, -98.139427
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 5
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N6961C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING AIRSPEED ABOVE VS DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO DRUGS. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCE.

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