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March 13, 1985 · Piper PA-32-260 · N3974W
Angola, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Location
Angola, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N3974W
Operator
Miller Flying Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FA139
THE PILOT DEPARTED INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. DURING FLIGHT THE ACFT BEGAN TO ACCUMULATE STRUCTURAL ICING. THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE ON & EVENTUALLY DECIDED TO LAND AT ANGOLA, IN. DURING FINAL TURN THE PILOT SELECTED 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THE ACFT THEN DROPPED HITTING THE GROUND IN A FLAT ATTITUDE. THE ACFT SKIDDED ABOUT 265 FEET TO THE EDGE OF RUNWAY 05.
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THE PILOT DEPARTED INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. DURING FLIGHT THE ACFT BEGAN TO ACCUMULATE STRUCTURAL ICING. THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE ON & EVENTUALLY DECIDED TO LAND AT ANGOLA, IN. DURING FINAL TURN THE PILOT SELECTED 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THE ACFT THEN DROPPED HITTING THE GROUND IN A FLAT ATTITUDE. THE ACFT SKIDDED ABOUT 265 FEET TO THE EDGE OF RUNWAY 05.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 EST
Nearest AirportTri-State Stevben (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN3974W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMiller Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourceWFAC