SERS · Piper PA-28-181 · 1997-06-06 · WALTON, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA107
Event ID
20001208X08214
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-06
Location
WALTON, NY, USA
Coordinates
42.160327, -75.129264
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N38758
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper inflight decision to establish an approach without confirming the landing area, and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the inflight collision with trees.