N4870T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32-260 S/N: 32-7200026

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 18, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA032
Location
ROANOKE, VA
Event ID
20001212X16554
Coordinates
37.309371, -79.900802
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7200026
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA32-260
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAILEY CHARLES G
Address
3214 PAPER MILL RD
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
MD 21131
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# BFO91LA032