# NTSB Accident ERA10LA082
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300** · 2009-11-29 · Memphis, TN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10LA082
- **Event ID:** 20091130X93025
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-11-29
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.042499, -89.976669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N9243C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his medical condition and/or medication use.

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