1 fatal · Piper PA-28-140 · 2007-08-10 · West Bend, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07LA260
Event ID
20070821X01219
Type
Accident
Date
2007-08-10
Location
West Bend, WI, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N1696H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and fog.