# NTSB Accident NYC90LA013
> **PIPER PA-12** · 1989-10-15 · PALMYRA, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90LA013
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29698
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-15
- **Location:** PALMYRA, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.060977, -77.230735
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N765WM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A TIGHT CLOSED PATTERN TURN TO FINAL. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT INITIATING FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH INCLUDED FOG AND REDUCED VISIBILITY.

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