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Aviation accident ERA23FA108

1 fatal · PIPER PA-32R-301 · 2023-01-11 · Dayton, VA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA23FA108
Event ID
20230112106565
Type
Accident
Date
2023-01-11
Location
Dayton, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.52827, -79.1325

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N43156
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
NITE
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while descending over mountainous terrain at night.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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