Aviation accident NYC99FA161

1 fatal · Piper J3C-85 · 1999-06-26 · DAWSON, MD, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC99FA161
Event ID: 20010110X00277
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-06-26
Location: DAWSON, MD, USA
Coordinates: 39.529312, -78.87976

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: J3C-85
Registration: N1548N
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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