NONE · Piper PA-32R-301T · 2000-01-09 · HARPSWELL, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00LA065
Event ID
20001212X20425
Type
Accident
Date
2000-01-09
Location
HARPSWELL, ME, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301T
Registration
N8463X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
was the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.