# NTSB Accident NYC01FA128
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2001-05-22 · Danvers, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01FA128
- **Event ID:** 20010529X01023
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-22
- **Location:** Danvers, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.585556, -70.924446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8365M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.  Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and  the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.

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