Aviation accident ATL93FA162

4 fatal · PIPER PA-24-250 · 1993-09-26 · BOONE, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL93FA162
Event ID: 20001211X13304
Type: Accident
Date: 1993-09-26
Location: BOONE, NC, USA
Coordinates: 36.200809, -81.659622

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-24-250
Registration: N5586P
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning, his failure to retract the landing gear after departure, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, and the mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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