1 fatal · PIPER PA-32-300 · 1988-11-23 · MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO89FA012
Event ID
20001213X27211
Type
Accident
Date
1988-11-23
Location
MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.729019, -80.409873
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N4194W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT CONDUCTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED INFLIGHT BRAKUP WHEN THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT WITHIN THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT.