N28196PIPER PA-32-300 1993-01-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7940116

Summary

On January 15, 1993, a Piper PA-32-300 (N28196) was involved in an accident near Ligonier, PA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FROM THE WOODED TERRAIN. THE TERRAIN AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93FA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28196.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 15, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93FA050
Location
LIGONIER, PA
Event ID
20001211X11655
Coordinates
40.240848, -79.230987
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FROM THE WOODED TERRAIN. THE TERRAIN AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7940116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAERZ MARTIN
Address
191 CONESTOGA BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
PA 17602
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO93FA050