2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-180 · 2011-05-09 · New Hampton, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11FA291
Event ID
20110509X84024
Type
Accident
Date
2011-05-09
Location
New Hampton, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.390556, -74.419723
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N5275L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the PA24 pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28 resulting in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.