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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · October 8, 1992

Date: October 8, 1992 · 20:28 local
Place: Pulaski, VA
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N31953
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC93FA012
Reported as: Piper PA32260
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,500 total1,400 in this make and model

N31953Registration cancelled Apr 16, 2013 · Piper PA-32-260S/N 32-7800008 · Built 1978 Airframe modelPiper PA-32-260 Engine modelLycoming 0-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Continued into IMC a night. Asked help. Unable hold heading. Report lost gyros. Lost control.

As the FAA filed it

CONTINUED INTO IMC A NIGHT. ASKED HELP. UNABLE HOLD HEADING. REPORT LOST GYROS. LOST CONTROL.

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 NYC93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPulaski, VAThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…Oct 9, 1992 · Destroyed