Aviation accident WPR13FA008

4 fatal · PIPER PA-32R-301T · 2012-10-09 · Laramie Peak, WY, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR13FA008
Event ID: 20121011X32021
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-10-09
Location: Laramie Peak, WY, USA
Coordinates: 42.263889, -105.44889

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-32R-301T
Registration: N110UM
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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