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November 21, 1992 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1892J
Brookfield, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Brookfield, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1892J
Operator
Brookfield Pilot Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93FA038
PILOT RETURNING FROM A NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT CANCELLED HER IFR FLIGHT PLAN AND PROCEEDED VISUALLY TO HER DESTINATION, AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. THE RUNWAY USED AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WAS NARROW, SLOPED UPHILL, HAD A DISPLACED THRESHOLD, LOW INTENSITY RUNWAY LIGHTING, NO VASI, AND WAS SURROUNDED BY DARK FEATURELESS TERRAIN. THE AIRPLANE WAS FOUND THE FOLLOWING DAY IN A SWAMP ONE-QUARTER MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT HAD DESCENDED INTO TREES, AND CRASHED IN THE SWAMP.
NTSB Probable Cause
SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH.
Full Narrative
PILOT RETURNING FROM A NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT CANCELLED HER IFR FLIGHT PLAN AND PROCEEDED VISUALLY TO HER DESTINATION, AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. THE RUNWAY USED AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WAS NARROW, SLOPED UPHILL, HAD A DISPLACED THRESHOLD, LOW INTENSITY RUNWAY LIGHTING, NO VASI, AND WAS SURROUNDED BY DARK FEATURELESS TERRAIN. THE AIRPLANE WAS FOUND THE FOLLOWING DAY IN A SWAMP ONE-QUARTER MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT HAD DESCENDED INTO TREES, AND CRASHED IN THE SWAMP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:43 CST
Nearest AirportCapitol Drive (1nm NNE)
Runway21
Runway Length3555 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1892J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBrookfield Pilot Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time07:50
Weather SourceWFAC