Aviation accident NYC04FA092

6 fatal · Piper PA-32R-301 · 2004-03-22 · Harlan, KY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04FA092
Event ID: 20040329X00383
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-03-22
Location: Harlan, KY, USA
Coordinates: 36.839622, -83.319625

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32R-301
Registration: N8173U
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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