2 fatal · Piper PA-34-200T · 2006-03-13 · Old Bridge, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC06FA078
Event ID
20060322X00326
Type
Accident
Date
2006-03-13
Location
Old Bridge, NJ, USA
Coordinates
40.332221, -74.353889
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-34-200T
Registration
N8446F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to conduct visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the go-around. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog conditions.