Aviation accident NYC04FA100

2 fatal · Piper PA-28R-180 · 2004-04-03 · Harrietstown, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04FA100
Event ID: 20040409X00438
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-04-03
Location: Harrietstown, NY, USA
Coordinates: 44.409168, -74.194999

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28R-180
Registration: N4686J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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