# NTSB Accident ERA10FA099
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2009-12-25 · Heflin, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10FA099
- **Event ID:** 20091225X82753
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-12-25
- **Location:** Heflin, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.710834, -85.612503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1277T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for and his decision to ignore known adverse weather conditions. Also contributing was the student pilot's impairment due to prescription medication and alcohol.

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