Piper PA-28-181 accident near Brevard, NC
On January 28, 1999, a Piper PA-28-181 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Brevard, NC. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 28, 1999
- Place
- Brevard, NC
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-181 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 35.230°N, 82.730°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001204X00007
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 27, 1999, about 2205 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-181, N1875H, collided with trees while maneuvering for a forced landing in Brevard, North Carolina. The airplane was operated by the owner/private pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot and sole occupant received fatal injuries and the airplane was destroyed. There were no injuries reported on the ground. The flight originated from Andrews-Murphy Airport in Andrews, North Carolina, at an undetermined time. At about 1930, according to Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), radio and radar contact was established with the flight. At that time, the pilot reported a low fuel condition (see attached ATC controllers' statements, and chronological summary of flight). The pilot was given alternate airports in the vicinity for an emergency landing, however, the pilot continued to circle for approximately 2.5 hours. Local police reported that, in an effort to assist the distressed airplane, airport lights in the vicinity of the circling airplane were turned on by emergency personnel. Another airplane, based in the local area, was used to help locate the distressed airplane. After failing to identify any of the airports, the pilot elected to fly towards Brevard, NC. While in a descent towards Brevard, the airplane struck several trees and a power line before impacting the ground. After impact with the ground parts of the airplane collided with a min
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
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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.
