# NTSB Accident IAD04FA017
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2004-04-19 · North Lima, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD04FA017
- **Event ID:** 20040429X00531
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-19
- **Location:** North Lima, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.961666, -80.665275
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N5369P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees.  Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.

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