Aviation accident FTW03FA111

2 fatal · Piper PA-38-112 · 2003-03-15 · Prattsville, AR, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW03FA111
Event ID: 20030320X00357
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-03-15
Location: Prattsville, AR, USA
Coordinates: 34.295555, -92.496391

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-38-112
Registration: N91594
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAWN
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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