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Aviation accident NYC96LA051

NONE · PIPER PA-22 · 1996-01-16 · AUBURN, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC96LA051
Event ID
20001208X05189
Type
Accident
Date
1996-01-16
Location
AUBURN, ME, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22
Registration
N913A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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