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September 26, 1992 · Piper PA-28-160 · N5867W
Bethel, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Location
Bethel, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-160
Tail Number
N5867W
Operator
Leroy W Gray
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92LA150
THE AIRPLANE CRASHED AT NIGHT ABOUT 2 MI EAST OF THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE ACCIDENT SITE IS MOUNTAINOUS, AND THE ELEVATION IS ABOUT 600 FT ABOVE THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPORT IS UNATTENDED; THE ONE RUNWAY IS NOT LIGHTED. ACCORDING TO THE SURVIVNG PASSENGER, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD BE LANDING SHORTLY, AND SOON AFTERWARDS SHE HEARD THE SOUNDS OF THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN. THE DARK NIGHT WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE CRASHED AT NIGHT ABOUT 2 MI EAST OF THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE ACCIDENT SITE IS MOUNTAINOUS, AND THE ELEVATION IS ABOUT 600 FT ABOVE THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPORT IS UNATTENDED; THE ONE RUNWAY IS NOT LIGHTED. ACCORDING TO THE SURVIVNG PASSENGER, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD BE LANDING SHORTLY, AND SOON AFTERWARDS SHE HEARD THE SOUNDS OF THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest AirportColonel Dyke Field (2nm E)
Runway0
Runway Length3150 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-160
Tail NumberN5867W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLeroy W Gray
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC