# NTSB Accident MIA03FA016
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2002-11-15 · Climax, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA03FA016
- **Event ID:** 20021120X05493
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-11-15
- **Location:** Climax, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.951946, -79.691665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N8162N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=MIA03FA016) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*