MINR · Piper PA-32R-300 · 1996-01-19 · SMITHVILLE, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA96LA066
Event ID
20001208X05177
Type
Accident
Date
1996-01-19
Location
SMITHVILLE, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.94918, -85.819259
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
N4457X
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was slightly worse than forecast; and loss of airspeed indication due to ice.