Aviation accident NYC97FA185

2 fatal · Piper PA-28R-200 · 1997-09-23 · GLASTENBURY, VT, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC97FA185
Event ID: 20001208X08908
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-09-23
Location: GLASTENBURY, VT, USA

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28R-200
Registration: CGHUE
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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