# NTSB Accident CHI91FA031
> **PIPER PA-32-RT300** · 1990-11-22 · GAYLORD, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI91FA031
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24586
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-11-22
- **Location:** GAYLORD, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.020107, -84.670722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-RT300
- **Registration:** N9800K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN CONTINUING VFR FLIGHT INTO THESE CONDITIONS.

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