At about 2032 Eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6493W, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain. The private pilot and the two passengers were fatally injured. Night visual conditions prevailed. Nearing its destination and in contact with ATC, the airplane began to descend to 3500 feet msl. It then turned off the established course to the east. When queried by the controller, the pilot turned back on course. No further transmissions were received and moments later radar contact was lost.
September 6, 2007, Syria, Va., Piper PA-28-140
At about 2032 Eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6493W, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain. The private pilot and the two passengers were fatally injured. Night visual conditions prevailed. Nearing its destination and in contact with ATC, the airplane began to descend to 3500 feet msl. It then turned off the established course to the east. When queried by the controller, the pilot turned back on course. No further transmissions were received and moments later radar contact was lost.
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-140 crashed at approximately 2032 EDT, fatally injuring the private pilot and two passengers under night visual conditions.
- Nearing its destination, the aircraft descended, turned off its established course, and corrected when queried by Air Traffic Control.
- Following the course correction, no further transmissions were received, and radar contact was lost moments before the airplane impacted trees and terrain.
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