Piper PA-32-300 accident near Sylvania, GA
On February 26, 2003, a Piper PA-32-300 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Sylvania, GA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 26, 2003
- Place
- Sylvania, GA
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32-300 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.716°N, 81.630°W
- NTSB ID
- 20030411X00483
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 26, 2003, at 1215 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N54406, registered to Airamb of Bucks County, Inc., and operated by the private pilot, collided with guy wires on a 450-foot Comcast television antenna in the vicinity of Sylvania, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed, there was a post-collision fire, and the pilot received fatal injuries. The flights departure city in Florida and departure time on February 26, 2003, was not determined. After departing the undetermined city in Florida, the flight was next seen by a witness in the vicinity of the accident site who reported that he saw the airplane clip the tower, then saw parts of the wing falling off. He said the airplane came across the road in front of him. Then it nose-dived into the ground and exploded. The wreckage was located in a wooded and grassy area near the 1600 block of Harcyondale Road, Sylvania, Georgia. Witnesses also stated that the visibility in the area was poor do to fog. Local authorities also confirmed that when they arrived on-scene, it was very foggy and visibility was extremely poor. PERSONNEL INFORMATION A review of information on file with the FAA Airman's Certification Division, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, revealed the pilot was issued a private pilot certificate on August 9, 1991, with ratings for airplane single engine land. The records indicated the pilot had no previous accidents or
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog.
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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.
