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January 22, 1982 · Piper PA-28-235 · N41664
10Nm N. Of Mcna, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
10Nm N. Of Mcna, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N41664
Operator
Great Western A/C Sales
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX82FA050
WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT THE PILOT FLEW INTO WEATHER WHICH INCLUDED SEVERE TO MODERATE ICING CONDITIONS. ALTHOUGH THE WEATHER WAS FORECAST FOR THE INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT IN A SIGMET IT WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE PILOT DURING THE INITIAL WEATHER BRIEFING. THE PILOT WAS HOWEVER, AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES BY ATC WHILE EN ROUTE TO CHANGE HIS DESTINATION AND LAND EN ROUTE. HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE AS PLANNED, ENCOUNTERED ICING AND CRASHED.
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WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT THE PILOT FLEW INTO WEATHER WHICH INCLUDED SEVERE TO MODERATE ICING CONDITIONS. ALTHOUGH THE WEATHER WAS FORECAST FOR THE INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT IN A SIGMET IT WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE PILOT DURING THE INITIAL WEATHER BRIEFING. THE PILOT WAS HOWEVER, AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES BY ATC WHILE EN ROUTE TO CHANGE HIS DESTINATION AND LAND EN ROUTE. HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE AS PLANNED, ENCOUNTERED ICING AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:28 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN41664
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGreat Western A/C Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:28