SERS · PIPER PA-32R · 1991-11-04 · CALDWELL, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC92LA027
Event ID
20001212X18512
Type
Accident
Date
1991-11-04
Location
CALDWELL, NJ, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R
Registration
N9207K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH DURING A NIGHT VISUAL LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IMPROPERLY PLANNED THE APPROACH, DARK NIGHT AND A LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN NIGHT OPERATIONS.