N4194W

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40282

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 23, 1988
NTSB Number
BFO89FA012
Location
MEADOWS OF DAN, VA
Event ID
20001213X27211
Coordinates
36.729019, -80.409873
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT CONDUCTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED INFLIGHT BRAKUP WHEN THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT WITHIN THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4194W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40282
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# BFO89FA012