SERS · Piper PA-23-250 · 2001-12-13 · Duncan, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW02LA052
Event ID
20011218X02412
Type
Accident
Date
2001-12-13
Location
Duncan, OK, USA
Coordinates
34.457221, -97.96083
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-23-250
Registration
N127CA
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.