# NTSB Accident FTW02FA262
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 2002-09-24 · Chromo, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02FA262
- **Event ID:** 20021002X05258
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-24
- **Location:** Chromo, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.101112, -106.739723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N6227J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with the mountainous terrain during the cross-country flight.  A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.

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