2 fatal · PIPER PA28-140 · 1991-10-19 · LAFAYETTE, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI92FA013
Event ID
20001212X18259
Type
Accident
Date
1991-10-19
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN, USA
Coordinates
40.4207, -86.770927
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA28-140
Registration
N38713
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.