# NTSB Accident NYC02LA195
> **Paiement Rans S-12** · 2002-09-24 · Mercer, ME, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA195
- **Event ID:** 20021003X05264
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-24
- **Location:** Mercer, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.674999, -69.963607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Paiement
- **Model:** Rans S-12
- **Registration:** N7011Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.

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