# NTSB Accident DFW05FA241
> **Piper PA-46-310P** · 2005-09-18 · Houston, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW05FA241
- **Event ID:** 20050922X01512
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-09-18
- **Location:** Houston, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.586666, -95.160835
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-46-310P
- **Registration:** N69146
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb.  Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.

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