SERS · Piper PA-28-161 · 1996-08-29 · PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA319
Event ID
20001208X06476
Type
Accident
Date
1996-08-29
Location
PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Coordinates
37.410976, -94.689643
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N47558
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot performing low altitude flight at night.