# NTSB Accident NYC02FA196
> **Piper PA-30** · 2002-09-25 · Gilford, NH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02FA196
- **Event ID:** 20021004X05281
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-25
- **Location:** Gilford, NH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.631389, -71.360557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-30
- **Registration:** N7106Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with water.

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