# NTSB Accident NYC90FA199
> **PIPER PA-31T2** · 1990-08-24 · MATTAPAN, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90FA199
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24098
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-08-24
- **Location:** MATTAPAN, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31T2
- **Registration:** N85HB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO  MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  FAILURE OF THE LEFT FUEL CONTROL UNIT,  AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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