N350MRPIPER PA31-350 1991-12-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA31-350 S/N: 317652100

Summary

On December 10, 1991, a Piper PA31-350 (N350MR) was involved in an accident near Temple Bar, AZ. The accident resulted in 5 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 POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT ELECTING TO PROCEED TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AND TO CONTINUE TO THE FLIGHT UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE LOW CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES ACROSS THE FLIGHT ROUTE AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N350MR.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 10, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92FA058
Location
TEMPLE BAR, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18611
Coordinates
36.019622, -114.289299
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT ELECTING TO PROCEED TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AND TO CONTINUE TO THE FLIGHT UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE LOW CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES ACROSS THE FLIGHT ROUTE AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
317652100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA31-350 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FAIRCHILD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Address
W 1520 THIRD AVE TAF C 24
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99220
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# LAX92FA058