Piper PA-23-235 accident near Mineral Wells, TX

On November 10, 1998, a Piper PA-23-235 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Mineral Wells, TX. 1 person died.

Date

November 10, 1998

Place

Mineral Wells, TX

Aircraft

Piper PA-23-235 · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

—

Position

32.820°N, 98.069°W

NTSB ID

20001211X11420

NTSB summary

On November 10, 1998, 1030 central standard time, a Piper, PA-23-235 multi-engine airplane, N4927P, was landed without incident by a pilot rated passenger, when the pilot-in-command (owner of the airplane) became incapacitated, while on a practice VOR approach to the Mineral Wells Airport, near Mineral Wells, Texas. The pilot rated passenger and an additional passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from the Mineral Wells Airport, approximately 0930. According to the pilot rated passenger, who was seated in the right front seat, the airplane was within 5 nautical miles of the airport and the pilot-in-command was maneuvering the airplane on a VOR approach (practice instrument approach). The pilot rated passenger stated that the pilot indicated that he was going to maneuver the airplane into a descending left turn to remain on course. "Within two to three seconds," the airplane entered a "steep descent." The pilot-in-command entered a state of unconsciousness and, subsequently, died. The 600 hour pilot rated passenger, who was rated to fly single engine aircraft, took control of the airplane. The passenger who was seated in the rear of the airplane contacted personnel at the Mineral Wells Airport over the Unicom frequency. He requested that emergency personnel be contacted and requested that a multi-engine rated pilot assist the pilot with landing procedures. The pilot rated passenger was assisted by an airline pilot via radio who was on the ground at

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease.

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.