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Aviation accident ERA09LA124

1 fatal · PIPER PA-28-160 · 2009-01-04 · Indiana, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA09LA124
Event ID
20090105X05515
Type
Accident
Date
2009-01-04
Location
Indiana, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.635276, -79.113609

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-160
Registration
N5212W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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