# NTSB Accident NYC06FA078
> **Piper PA-34-200T** · 2006-03-13 · Old Bridge, NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06FA078
- **Event ID:** 20060322X00326
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-03-13
- **Location:** Old Bridge, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.332221, -74.353889
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-34-200T
- **Registration:** N8446F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to conduct visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the go-around.  Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog conditions.

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