# NTSB Accident NYC91LA019
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1990-10-28 · COLUMBIA, PA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA019
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24537
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-10-28
- **Location:** COLUMBIA, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.030914, -76.490829
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N9292J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH AND COMPENSATE FOR THE HEADWIND. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE HIS LOW ALTITUDE AND EXECUTE A GO-AROUND.

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