5 fatal · PIPER PA-31-350 · 1989-08-28 · LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO89FA075
Event ID
20001213X29044
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-28
Location
LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.359725, -79.220397
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
5
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N234J
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS BECAUSE OF IMPROPER IFR OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS DESCENT BELOW DECISION HEIGHT, DELAY IN INITIATING THE MISSED APPROACH, AND FOG CONDITIONS.