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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Piper PA 31P 350 · Norcorleans, LA · January 4, 1986

Date: January 4, 1986 · 18:14 local
Place: Norcorleans, LA
Airport: New Orleans International-Moisant Fld
Phase of flight: Initial Approach-IFR
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N9253Y
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW86FA031
Reported as: Piper PA31P350
Reported engine: Lycoming TIO540V2AD
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,085 total140 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

N9253YRegistration cancelled May 2, 1988 · Piper PA 31P 350S/N 31P8414030 Airframe modelPiper PA 31P 350

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What happened

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The aircraft struck trees during an ILS approach. Suspect autopilot problems affected pilot instrument procedures.

As the FAA filed it

THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES DURING AN ILS APPROACH. SUSPECT AUTOPILOT PROBLEMS AFFECTED PILOT INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW86FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorco, LAThe plt initiated an ILS apch in below minimum weather conditions shortly after night fall. He was given a low alt alert, but continued the apch. He announced a missed apch, and indicated problems climbing to alt. He then declared an unspecified emergency,…Jan 5, 1986 · Destroyed