Aviation accident MIA96FA048

2 fatal · Piper PA-32-301 · 1995-12-19 · MEMPHIS, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA96FA048
Event ID: 20001207X05046
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-12-19
Location: MEMPHIS, TN, USA
Coordinates: 35.049098, -89.859878

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32-301
Registration: N8349Z
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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