Aviation accident CHI98LA072

1 fatal · Piper PA-30/A · 1997-12-24 · HASTINGS, NE, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI98LA072
Event ID: 20001208X09285
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-12-24
Location: HASTINGS, NE, USA
Coordinates: 40.580936, -98.389862

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-30/A
Registration: N9WG
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper IFR procedure, by which he failed to maintain minimum descent altitude. Fog, a low ceiling, and night condition were a contributing factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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