1 fatal · PIPER PA-32-300 · 1994-10-15 · COLLEGE STATION, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95FA019
Event ID
20001206X02427
Type
Accident
Date
1994-10-15
Location
COLLEGE STATION, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.559305, -96.27095
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N2964A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND THE RESULTING INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION TO AN OPEN CARGO DOOR.