Aviation accident ERA09FA116

1 fatal · PIPER PA-28-140 · 2008-12-31 · Pittstown, NJ, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA09FA116
Event ID: 20081231X43053
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-12-31
Location: Pittstown, NJ, USA
Coordinates: 40.591945, -75.004997

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-28-140
Registration: N95156
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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