# NTSB Accident NYC05FA028
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 2004-12-07 · Vandalia, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC05FA028
- **Event ID:** 20041214X01985
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-12-07
- **Location:** Vandalia, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.88972, -84.253334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N54316
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.  Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions.

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