1 fatal · Piper PA-24-250 · 2004-04-19 · North Lima, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD04FA017
Event ID
20040429X00531
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-19
Location
North Lima, OH, USA
Coordinates
40.961666, -80.665275
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N5369P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.