# NTSB Accident NYC00LA065
> **Piper PA-32R-301T** · 2000-01-09 · HARPSWELL, ME, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00LA065
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20425
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-01-09
- **Location:** HARPSWELL, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-301T
- **Registration:** N8463X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

was the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway.  Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.

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