1 fatal · PIPER PA 32R-300 · 2015-08-10 · Harbor Springs, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN15FA342
Event ID
20150810X05447
Type
Accident
Date
2015-08-10
Location
Harbor Springs, MI, USA
Coordinates
45.424446, -84.899444
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 32R-300
Registration
N43829
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.