SERS · Piper PA 28-161 · 2004-04-19 · Holoaloa, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04FA190
Event ID
20051205X01931
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-19
Location
Holoaloa, HI, USA
Coordinates
19.2, -155.800003
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA 28-161
Registration
N8198A
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.