Aviation accident CHI94FA018

5 fatal · PIPER PA-32R-300 · 1993-10-16 · ATKINSON, NE, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI94FA018
Event ID: 20001211X13526
Type: Accident
Date: 1993-10-16
Location: ATKINSON, NE, USA
Coordinates: 42.530002, -98.969406

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 5
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 5

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-32R-300
Registration: N4147Q
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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