# NTSB Accident CHI06FA037
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2005-11-27 · Atlanta, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06FA037
- **Event ID:** 20051206X01932
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-11-27
- **Location:** Atlanta, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.384166, -99.45639
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N5596F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight.  Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.

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