# NTSB Accident ERA11FA291
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 2011-05-09 · New Hampton, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11FA291
- **Event ID:** 20110509X84024
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-05-09
- **Location:** New Hampton, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.390556, -74.419723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N5275L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the PA24 pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28 resulting in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.

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