N32076PIPER PA-32-300 1988-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 75-40013

Summary

On April 02, 1988, a Piper PA-32-300 (N32076) was involved in an accident near Quincy, IL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DESCENT BELOW THE DH BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER RATHER THEN PROCEEDING TO A SUITABLE ALTERNATE DESTINATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88FA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32076.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 2, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88FA090
Location
QUINCY, IL
Event ID
20001213X25424
Coordinates
39.929962, -91.379539
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

DESCENT BELOW THE DH BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER RATHER THEN PROCEEDING TO A SUITABLE ALTERNATE DESTINATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
75-40013
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLOCH WINSTON N JR
Address
3 HAWTHORNE HILLS
Status
Deregistered
City
QUINCY
State / Zip Code
IL 62301
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# CHI88FA090