# NTSB Accident NYC90FA135
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1990-06-19 · GREENVILLE, ME, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90FA135
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23516
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-06-19
- **Location:** GREENVILLE, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N44897
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE, WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE DESTINATION AIRPORT AT NIGHT.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  DARKNESS, FOG OBSCURING THE DESTINATION AIRPORT LIGHTS, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND THE LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION AT NIGHT.

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