# NTSB Accident NYC02LA084
> **Piper PA-12** · 2002-04-17 · Clifford, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA084
- **Event ID:** 20020430X00595
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-17
- **Location:** Clifford, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.616664, -75.583335
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N4480M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout for trees.  A factor was sunglare.

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