ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357953
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| Date: | Sunday 3 December 1995 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | We Rent Aircraft Inc. |
| Registration: | N1945H |
| MSN: | 7725171 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Somerset, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Newport News, VA |
| Lancaster, OH (I15) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a cross-country flight, the pilot encountered deteriorating weather. He reported that the airplane's VOR failed and that there was no other navigation equipment on board. Also, he said the wind must have blown the airplane off course and that he could not locate the destination airport. Due to the airplane's low fuel state and approaching darkness, he elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. The airplane touched down long and fast, became airborne, then hit a dirt embankment and nosed over.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and approaching darkness (dusk).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC96LA034
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 08:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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