SERS · Piper PA-46-350P · 1999-01-25 · ROCKFORD, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI99LA073
Event ID
20001204X00031
Type
Accident
Date
1999-01-25
Location
ROCKFORD, IL, USA
Coordinates
42.190799, -89.060798
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N181JW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and ground clearance while on a night circling approach. Factors were existing icing conditions and the airframe and windshield icing.