NONE · Piper PA-28RT-201T · 1996-04-26 · COLUMBUS, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96LA193
Event ID
20001208X05578
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-26
Location
COLUMBUS, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.699409, -96.550178
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28RT-201T
Registration
N2194Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to continue the flight instead of returning to the takeoff airport after encountering adverse weather. Factors were: the inaccurate weather forecast, the low ceiling and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.