# NTSB Accident ERA10FA088
> **PIPER PA-30** · 2009-11-23 · Raneille, WV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10FA088
- **Event ID:** 20091201X72559
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-11-23
- **Location:** Raneille, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.058334, -80.802497
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-30
- **Registration:** N8923Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight into deteriorating night weather conditions, and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.

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