Aviation accident BFO93FA082

1 fatal · PIPER PA-32-300 · 1993-05-12 · LYBURN, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number: BFO93FA082
Event ID: 20001211X12293
Type: Accident
Date: 1993-05-12
Location: LYBURN, WV, USA
Coordinates: 37.740711, -81.929183

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-32-300
Registration: N45087
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NBRT
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF RISING TERRAIN AND OBJECTS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DARKNESS AND RISING TERRAIN.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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