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December 21, 1984 · Piper PA28-151 · N32029
Tuxedo, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Tuxedo, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA28-151
Tail Number
N32029
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA062
THE RECENTLY CERTIFIED PRIVATE PLT WAS UNDER A VFR FLT PLAN AND CONTINUED THE FLT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WX CONDITIONS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER THE ACFT OUT OF THE LOW CEILING, IT WAS FLOWN INTO THE HIGH TERRAIN.
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THE RECENTLY CERTIFIED PRIVATE PLT WAS UNDER A VFR FLT PLAN AND CONTINUED THE FLT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WX CONDITIONS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER THE ACFT OUT OF THE LOW CEILING, IT WAS FLOWN INTO THE HIGH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-151
Tail NumberN32029
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC