Casualties unknown

Aircraft Found in Wooded Area After Witnesses Report Engine Sounds and Low Visibility (N3925P)

Siren, WI, US

On January 23, 1983, a Piper PA-22-20 (registration N3925P) was involved in an aviation accident near Siren, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

Witnesses heard an aircraft engine, a loud roar, and tree breaking sounds before finding the aircraft in a wooded area at a 70-degree descent angle. Low clouds and fog prevented visual contact. A subsequent search flight was abandoned due to low ceiling.

Incident Overview

On the day of the occurrence, witnesses reported hearing the sound of an aircraft engine. However, due to low clouds and fog, they were unable to see the aircraft. They subsequently heard the engine sound intensify into a loud roar, followed by the breaking of trees and a loud bang. After the sounds ceased, the witnesses located the aircraft, which had penetrated a wooded area at a 70-degree angle of descent.

Search Efforts

After being informed of the crash, a fixed-base operator (FBO) initiated a flight to locate the aircraft. However, due to the low ceiling, the pilot was forced to return to the airport almost immediately.

Conditions

The weather at the time was characterized by low clouds and fog, which limited visibility. Witnesses could not see the aircraft despite hearing its engine.

Aircraft Condition

The aircraft was found in a wooded area, having descended through trees at a steep angle. No further details about the aircraft's condition or occupants were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41943. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.