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 aircraft was destroyed, and its private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured after impacting trees and terrain at night.
- The incident occurred under visual conditions as the airplane approached its destination, having descended to 3500 feet MSL.
- Shortly before radar contact was lost, the aircraft deviated from its established course to the east and was queried by air traffic control before turning back on course.
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