# NTSB Accident ATL04FA075
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2004-02-12 · Alma, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL04FA075
- **Event ID:** 20040218X00196
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-02-12
- **Location:** Alma, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.520277, -82.500556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N6473J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.

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