# NTSB Accident FTW04FA054
> **Piper PA-32R-301** · 2004-01-03 · Beaumont, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW04FA054
- **Event ID:** 20040109X00046
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-03
- **Location:** Beaumont, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.070554, -94.215835
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-301
- **Registration:** N396HP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with a static line.  Contributing factors were the low cloud ceiling weather conditions and night light conditions.

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