Aviation accident CEN11FA557

3 fatal · PIPER PA-23 · 2011-08-08 · Millersburg, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN11FA557
Event ID: 20110809X43054
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-08-08
Location: Millersburg, OH, USA
Coordinates: 40.534721, -81.945556

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-23
Registration: N2286P
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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