# NTSB Accident NYC06FA034
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 2005-11-22 · Burlington, VT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06FA034
- **Event ID:** 20051218X01987
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-11-22
- **Location:** Burlington, VT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.427223, -73.079444
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N26399
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.  Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed instructions for the pilot to gain altitude.

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