# NTSB Accident NYC01LA132
> **Piper PA-22-108** · 2001-01-16 · Falmouth, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01LA132
- **Event ID:** 20010613X01175
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-01-16
- **Location:** Falmouth, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.560604, -70.619064
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N5391Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.

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