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FAA accident report · Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · December 20, 2007

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Date
December 20, 2007 · 18:00 local
Place
Warrens, WI
Phase of flight
Normal Cruise
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
N1919H
NTSB investigation
NTSBCHI08FA054
Reported as
Piper PA32R300
Reported engine
Lycoming IO540K1G5D
People aboard
1
Fatal injuries
1
Pilot’s flight hours
456 total155 in this make and model2 in the last 90 days
N1919HRegistration cancelled Sep 29, 2008 · Piper PA-32R-300S/N 32R-7780202 · Built 1977Airframe modelPiper PA-32R-300Engine modelLycoming TI0-540 seriesTurbo-prop

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What happened

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(-23) VMC into deteriorating IMC night-time conditions. Pilot had history of failed checkrides, and lack of IFR currency. Charts not in use at time of accident; found folded and stowed in flight bag.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) VMC INTO DETERIORATING IMC NIGHT-TIME CONDITIONS. PILOT HAD HISTORY OF FAILED CHECKRIDES, AND LACK OF IFR CURRENCY. CHARTS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT; FOUND FOLDED AND STOWED IN FLIGHT BAG.

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 CHI08FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWarrens, WIThe decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.Dec 21, 2007 · Destroyed

Other reports on N1919H · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 20040628020519ILevel Off Touchdown · Ephraim, WI(-23) Pilot indicates he forgot to extend gear. When aircraft was raised the gear was extended normally. Retraction investigation-on first test the red gear unlock lite did not function-lite was loose in socket. Following retractions were normal. A safety…Jun 28, 2004 · Minor damageIncident 20010127000559ITakeoff Ground Roll · Detroit, MI(-23) The pilot and a student was cleared to take off on runway 27L. They noticed snow blowing across runway and what appeared to be finger drifts. They did see clear pavement and with the student in the left seat, started a full power take off. As they…Jan 27, 2001 · Minor damageIncident 19920220007069IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Milwaukee, WITotal electrical failure. Forced landing at Milwaukee. Found battery dead due to a defective voltage regulator.Feb 20, 1992