# NTSB Accident ATL89FA086
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1989-02-12 · JASPER, TN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89FA086
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27685
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-12
- **Location:** JASPER, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.049278, -85.619827
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N588FL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT CONTROLS AT LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.

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