# NTSB Accident CHI07LA051
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2006-12-31 · Romeo, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07LA051
- **Event ID:** 20070103X00004
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-12-31
- **Location:** Romeo, MI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N888PR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach.  Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.

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