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January 16, 1984 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N31844
Attalla, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Attalla, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N31844
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL84FA083
DURING A VOR APPROACH TO LAND IN IMC WX, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT HAD FILED AN IFR FLT PLAN ON THIS AND OTHER OCCASIONS EVEN THOUGH HE WAS NOT QUALIFIED. DURING THIS APPROACH, THE DESCENT WAS CONTINUED PAST THE MDA OF 960 FT. FIELD ELEVATION WAS 569 FT. NO MALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
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DURING A VOR APPROACH TO LAND IN IMC WX, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT HAD FILED AN IFR FLT PLAN ON THIS AND OTHER OCCASIONS EVEN THOUGH HE WAS NOT QUALIFIED. DURING THIS APPROACH, THE DESCENT WAS CONTINUED PAST THE MDA OF 960 FT. FIELD ELEVATION WAS 569 FT. NO MALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CST
Nearest Airport1nm WSW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN31844
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K165D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Ceiling100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45