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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-32RT-300T · Denver, CO · April 26, 1997

Date: April 26, 1997
Place: Denver, CO
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N2225A
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW97FA171
Reported as: Piper PA32RT300T
People aboard: 3
Fatal injuries: 3

N2225ARegistration cancelled Sep 22, 2004 · Piper PA-32RT-300TS/N 32R-7987015 · Built 1979 Airframe modelPiper PA-32RT-300T Engine modelLycoming TI0-540 seriesTurbo-prop

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What happened

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Missing aircraft since 4/26/97. All persons assumed fatal.

As the FAA filed it

MISSING AIRCRAFT SINCE 4/26/97. ALL PERSONS ASSUMED FATAL.

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 FTW97FA171Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRye, COThe pilot initiating flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were mountainous terrain, low ceiling, snow, preflight planning, and in-flight planning and decision making.Apr 26, 1997 · Destroyed