# NTSB Accident FTW03FA024
> **Piper PA-31T** · 2002-10-30 · Hobbs, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03FA024
- **Event ID:** 20021105X05432
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-10-30
- **Location:** Hobbs, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.702777, -103.23278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31T
- **Registration:** N3998Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb.  Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=FTW03FA024) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*