# NTSB Accident NYC90FA063
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1990-02-01 · FAIRFIELD, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90FA063
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22619
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-02-01
- **Location:** FAIRFIELD, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N83253
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE INTOXICATED PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN/MAINTAIN A SAFE ALTITUDE TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FROM THE TREE.

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