Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA150
Location
BETHEL, ME
Event ID
20001211X15631
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN. THE DARK NIGHT WAS A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5867W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GRAY LEROY W JR
Address
RFD 1 BOX 289
Status
Deregistered
City
ELLSWORTH
State / Zip Code
ME 04605
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# BFO92LA150