# NTSB Accident NYC04FA136
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2004-06-02 · Leominster, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04FA136
- **Event ID:** 20040608X00743
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-02
- **Location:** Leominster, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.546112, -71.721664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N21072
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with trees.  A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling, and dark night.

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