# NTSB Accident NYC99FA160
> **Piper J3C-65** · 1999-06-26 · DAWSON, MD, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC99FA160
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19086
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-06-26
- **Location:** DAWSON, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.529109, -78.879943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N29832
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance.  Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.

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