# NTSB Accident FTW02FA192
> **Piper PA-24-260** · 2002-06-30 · Gorman, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02FA192
- **Event ID:** 20020710X01078
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-30
- **Location:** Gorman, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.260555, -98.708885
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N8681P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up.  A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.

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