# NTSB Accident NYC04FA179
> **Piper PA-28-181** · 2004-07-27 · Exton, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04FA179
- **Event ID:** 20040806X01156
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-27
- **Location:** Exton, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.049999, -75.602218
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N91075
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence.  Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of  recent instrument experience.

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