# NTSB Accident FTW02LA076
> **Piper PA-31T** · 2002-02-05 · Hobbs, NM, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02LA076
- **Event ID:** 20020206X00193
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-02-05
- **Location:** Hobbs, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.6875, -103.216941
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31T
- **Registration:** N794CA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.

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