3 fatal · Piper PA-28-151 · 1999-06-07 · DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI99FA174
Event ID
20001212X18927
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-07
Location
DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI, USA
Coordinates
46.000541, -83.669799
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-151
Registration
N246MA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.