# NTSB Accident NYC92LA027
> **PIPER PA-32R** · 1991-11-04 · CALDWELL, NJ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA027
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18512
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-11-04
- **Location:** CALDWELL, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R
- **Registration:** N9207K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH DURING A NIGHT VISUAL LANDING.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IMPROPERLY PLANNED THE APPROACH, DARK NIGHT AND A LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN NIGHT OPERATIONS.

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