Aviation accident NYC05FA028

1 fatal · Piper PA-31-350 · 2004-12-07 · Vandalia, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC05FA028
Event ID: 20041214X01985
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-12-07
Location: Vandalia, OH, USA
Coordinates: 39.88972, -84.253334

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-31-350
Registration: N54316
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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