# NTSB Accident FTW02LA052
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 2001-12-13 · Duncan, OK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02LA052
- **Event ID:** 20011218X02412
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-12-13
- **Location:** Duncan, OK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.457221, -97.96083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N127CA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.  Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.

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