Aviation accident ATL95FA174

2 fatal · PIPER PA-44-180 · 1995-09-27 · COLUMBIA, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL95FA174
Event ID: 20001207X04418
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-09-27
Location: COLUMBIA, SC, USA
Coordinates: 33.999351, -81.029602

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-44-180
Registration: N2160E
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper IFR procedure by allowing the airplane to descend below the ILS glideslope and by continued descent below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and fog.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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