# NTSB Accident CEN15LA077
> **NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 32R-301T** · 2014-12-12 · Springfield, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN15LA077
- **Event ID:** 20141215X02302
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-12-12
- **Location:** Springfield, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.218055, -93.26583
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
- **Model:** PA 32R-301T
- **Registration:** N3127R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

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