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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-28-180 · Beatty, NV · October 2, 2012

Date: October 2, 2012 · 20:03 local
Place: Beatty, NV
Phase of flight: Landing: Approach
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N7895W
NTSB investigation: NTSBWPR13FA001
Reported as: Piper PA-28-180
Reported engine: Lycoming O&VO-360 series
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 1
Pilot’s certificate: Commercial pilot

N7895WRegistration cancelled May 10, 2013 · Piper PA-28-180S/N 28-1923 · Built 1964 Airframe modelPiper PA-28-180 Engine modelLycoming O&VO-360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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See item 43 below.

As the FAA filed it

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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 WPR13FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeatty, NVThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning, subsequent loss of situational awareness, and failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a dark night approach to a closed, unlit runway.Oct 3, 2012 · Substantial damage