# NTSB Accident FTW89FA012
> **PIPER 601B** · 1988-11-02 · HOUSTON, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89FA012
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27245
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-11-02
- **Location:** HOUSTON, TX, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** 601B
- **Registration:** N60819
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY THE APPROACH VISUALLY WITH OUTSIDE REFERENCE TO THE LIGHTS AND INADVERTENTLY DESCENDING BELOW THE DECISION HEIGHT OFF THE PROPER GLIDE PATH.

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