Aviation accident ERA10FA088

1 fatal · PIPER PA-30 · 2009-11-23 · Raneille, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA10FA088
Event ID: 20091201X72559
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-11-23
Location: Raneille, WV, USA
Coordinates: 38.058334, -80.802497

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-30
Registration: N8923Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight into deteriorating night weather conditions, and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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