# NTSB Accident NYC01LA012
> **Piper PA-60-601P** · 2000-10-12 · S. BURLINGTON, VT, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01LA012
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22236
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-10-12
- **Location:** S. BURLINGTON, VT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-60-601P
- **Registration:** CFAWF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed after he experienced a partial loss of power on one engine.  A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine due to an induction air leak.

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