N7684JPIPER PA-28R-180 1992-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-180 S/N: 28R-31085

Summary

On November 20, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-180 (N7684J) was involved in an accident near Blairsville, GA. 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: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH HIGH TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE HIGH WIND AND RAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93FA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7684J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 20, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93FA026
Location
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
Event ID
20001211X15982
Coordinates
34.869895, -83.950050
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH HIGH TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE HIGH WIND AND RAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-31085
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-180 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KELLER MICHAEL T
Address
32135 DETROIT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AVON
State / Zip Code
OH 44011
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# ATL93FA026