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Aviation accident ERA10LA082

1 fatal · PIPER PA-32RT-300 · 2009-11-29 · Memphis, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA10LA082
Event ID
20091130X93025
Type
Accident
Date
2009-11-29
Location
Memphis, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.042499, -89.976669

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300
Registration
N9243C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his medical condition and/or medication use.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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