2 fatal · PIPER PA 28R-180 · 2014-09-21 · Saratoga, WY, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14FA382
Event ID
20140921X40740
Type
Accident
Date
2014-09-21
Location
Saratoga, WY, USA
Coordinates
41.43222, -106.841392
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28R-180
Registration
N4618J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff in dark, night conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into terrain due to the lack of ground references or natural horizon.