# NTSB Accident NYC06FA156
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 2006-06-26 · Philipsburg, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06FA156
- **Event ID:** 20060706X00878
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-06-26
- **Location:** Philipsburg, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.887222, -78.103057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N56246
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into trees.  Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling, and dark night conditions.

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