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Aviation accident CHI97FA308

2 fatal · Piper PA-28-235 · 1997-09-14 · St. Ignaces, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI97FA308
Event ID
20001208X08803
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-14
Location
St. Ignaces, MI, USA
Coordinates
45.928333, -84.825553

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
N9399W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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