# NTSB Accident IAD02FA043
> **Piper PA-34-200T** · 2002-04-13 · OXFORD, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD02FA043
- **Event ID:** 20020501X00600
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-13
- **Location:** OXFORD, CT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.596874, -72.755981
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-34-200T
- **Registration:** N82284
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure.  Factors were the night and low ceiling conditions.

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