N8205NPIPER PA-28-140 1993-01-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-25400

Summary

On January 01, 1993, a Piper PA-28-140 (N8205N) was involved in an accident near Brilliant, AL. 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-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT WAS OVERCONFIDENT IN HIS ABILITY. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93FA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8205N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 1, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93FA058
Location
BRILLIANT, AL
Event ID
20001211X16205
Coordinates
34.010108, -87.769462
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-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT WAS OVERCONFIDENT IN HIS ABILITY. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-25400
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THOMAS AARON S JR
Address
416 NORTH SPRING ST
Status
Deregistered
City
TUPELO
State / Zip Code
MS 38801
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# MIA93FA058