# NTSB Accident FTW03FA016
> **Piper PA-32-301** · 2002-10-20 · Paron, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03FA016
- **Event ID:** 20021028X05387
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-10-20
- **Location:** Paron, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.791942, -92.753051
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 6
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-301
- **Registration:** N4353Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain.  Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.

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