# NTSB Accident ERA09LA503
> **PIPER PA-11** · 2009-09-07 · Quincy, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA503
- **Event ID:** 20090908X14833
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-07
- **Location:** Quincy, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.601943, -84.561386
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-11
- **Registration:** N4778M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.

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