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March 8, 1992 · Piper PA-28-180 · N8287W
Mangum, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Mangum, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N8287W
Operator
Stanley R Wright
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA084
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT DEPARTED THE AIRPORT AT 0130 ON A VERY DARK NIGHT. IMPACT WITH THE GROUND WAS MADE IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. NUMEROUS BEER BOTTLES WERE FOUND LAYING ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE WRECKAGE. THE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED THAT THE PILOT TESTED POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL AT THE TIME OF ADMITTANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. A PASSENGER REPORTED THE PILOT WAS FLYING WITH NO LIGHTS ON. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND ON THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRPLANE ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT DEPARTED THE AIRPORT AT 0130 ON A VERY DARK NIGHT. IMPACT WITH THE GROUND WAS MADE IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. NUMEROUS BEER BOTTLES WERE FOUND LAYING ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE WRECKAGE. THE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED THAT THE PILOT TESTED POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL AT THE TIME OF ADMITTANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. A PASSENGER REPORTED THE PILOT WAS FLYING WITH NO LIGHTS ON. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND ON THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:42 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN8287W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStanley R Wright
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC