# NTSB Accident NYC89LA058
> **PIPER PA-60** · 1988-12-31 · SOMERVILLE, NJ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA058
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27503
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-12-31
- **Location:** SOMERVILLE, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-60
- **Registration:** N90393
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS WHILE APPROACHING THE AIRPORT ON FINAL APPROACH WITH DEFECTIVE MAGNETOS. THE RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND, RAISED THE LANDING GEAR AND FLAPS, FAILED TO MAINTAIN VMC, AND CRASHED INTO WOODED TERRAIN.

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