1 fatal · PIPER PA-32RT-300 · 1994-12-11 · SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95FA037
Event ID
20001206X02762
Type
Accident
Date
1994-12-11
Location
SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL, USA
Coordinates
33.540721, -86.969902
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300
Registration
N6517C
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FOR FAILURE TO DEVIATE TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AFTER ENCOUNTERING ICING CONDITIONS IN AN AIRPLANE NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS. ALSO, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE RESULTING IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL TOWER.