# NTSB Accident IAD03FA019
> **Piper PA-32RT-300** · 2002-11-27 · Bastian, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD03FA019
- **Event ID:** 20021210X05581
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-11-27
- **Location:** Bastian, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.151111, -81.183891
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N31554
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain.  Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.

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