# NTSB Accident CEN14FA224
> **PIPER PA 32R-300** · 2014-04-28 · Highmore, SD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN14FA224
- **Event ID:** 20140428X10808
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-04-28
- **Location:** Highmore, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.369167, -99.463058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 32R-300
- **Registration:** N8700E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to remain clear of an unlit wind turbine. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative obstruction light on the wind turbine, which prevented the pilot from visually identifying the wind turbine.

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