# NTSB Accident ERA09FA060
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 2008-11-17 · Smithfield, RI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09FA060
- **Event ID:** 20081117X94058
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-11-17
- **Location:** Smithfield, RI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.905555, -71.485557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2316P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

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