Aviation accident FTW03FA016

6 fatal · Piper PA-32-301 · 2002-10-20 · Paron, AR, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW03FA016
Event ID: 20021028X05387
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-10-20
Location: Paron, AR, USA
Coordinates: 34.791942, -92.753051

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 6
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32-301
Registration: N4353Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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