# NTSB Accident FTW02FA036
> **Piper PA-31T1** · 2001-11-13 · Graham, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02FA036
- **Event ID:** 20011119X02259
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-13
- **Location:** Graham, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.256668, -98.447219
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31T1
- **Registration:** N6134A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.  Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.

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