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January 26, 1984 · Piper PA-32R-300 · N76AP
Greenville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Greenville, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300
Tail Number
N76AP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA094
THE PLT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND DID NOT HAVE IT UPDATED ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS DESCENDED BELOW THE MDA DURING THE APPROACH IN FOG AND COLLIDED WITH HIGH TENSION LINES.
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THE PLT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND DID NOT HAVE IT UPDATED ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS DESCENDED BELOW THE MDA DURING THE APPROACH IN FOG AND COLLIDED WITH HIGH TENSION LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CST
Nearest AirportGreenville (2nm NNW)
Runway18
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-300
Tail NumberN76AP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC