Aviation accident FTW02FA262

2 fatal · Piper PA-28R-200 · 2002-09-24 · Chromo, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW02FA262
Event ID: 20021002X05258
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-09-24
Location: Chromo, CO, USA
Coordinates: 37.101112, -106.739723

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28R-200
Registration: N6227J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DUSK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with the mountainous terrain during the cross-country flight. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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