N27818

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31-350 S/N: 31-7952001

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 7, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA052
Location
MUNFORD, AL
Event ID
20001212X16400
Coordinates
33.529045, -85.919250
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ATTEMPTING VISUAL FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BELOW THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE LOW CEILING AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N27818
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7952001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MACON HORIZONS INC
Address
PO BOX 134
Status
Deregistered
City
MACON
State / Zip Code
GA 31202
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# ATL91FA052