SERS · PIPER PA-28-140 · 1995-12-03 · SOMERSET, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC96LA034
Event ID
20001207X05068
Type
Accident
Date
1995-12-03
Location
SOMERSET, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.000373, -79.070053
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N1945H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and approaching darkness (dusk).