Casualties unknown

Pilot Advised Against VFR Flight in Preflight Briefing; Wreckage Located Near Localizer (N9535C)

Sanbornton, NH, US

On October 9, 1982, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9535C) operated by David L. Tennent was involved in an aviation accident near Sanbornton, NH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The pilot was advised that VFR flight was not recommended for the planned route. The aircraft wreckage was found on the west side of a hill near the localizer course and final approach fix. No approach plates were present in the aircraft.

Pilot Background

The pilot operated a business in the Glens Falls, New York, area. He commuted almost daily from his home in Gilford, New Hampshire, to his business concern.

Weather Briefing

Prior to the flight, the pilot received a weather briefing. During that briefing, the pilot was advised that visual flight rules (VFR) flight was not recommended for his proposed route of flight and destination.

Wreckage Location

The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered at approximately the 1,250-foot level on the west side of a hill with an elevation of 1,315 feet. The accident site was located slightly north of the Runway 8 localizer course, approximately half a mile west of the final approach fix for that runway.

Aircraft Documents

Upon inspection of the wreckage, no approach plates were found within the aircraft.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 1982 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Sanbornton, NH?

The pilot was advised that VFR flight was not recommended for the planned route. The aircraft wreckage was found on the west side of a hill near the localizer course and final approach fix. No approach plates were present in the aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 1982 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9535C, operated by David L. Tennent, at Sanbornton, NH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X05054. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.