# NTSB Accident SEA08FA046
> **Piper PA-28-236** · 2007-12-07 · Orting, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA08FA046
- **Event ID:** 20071219X01977
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-12-07
- **Location:** Orting, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.067779, -122.101112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-236
- **Registration:** N4388P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.  A contributing factor was the dark night.

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