On August 31, 1983, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6874J) was involved in an aviation accident near Everett, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft collided with trees and the ground during an attempted return to the airport after takeoff, crashing one mile south of the field in IMC weather with dense fog and zero visibility. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 0.14%.
Overview
An aircraft crashed into trees and the ground while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff. The accident occurred one mile south of the airport under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during the early hours of the morning.
Accident Details
Witnesses reported dense fog and zero visibility at the time of the accident. The official weather observation, taken approximately three hours later, indicated an indefinite ceiling and visibility of zero in fog. The aircraft is believed to have departed from the same airport earlier, but the departure time is not known.
Pilot Toxicology
A post-accident toxicology test revealed that the pilot's blood alcohol level was 0.14%.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 31 Aug 1983 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Everett, WA?
An aircraft collided with trees and the ground during an attempted return to the airport after takeoff, crashing one mile south of the field in IMC weather with dense fog and zero visibility. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 0.14%.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Aug 1983 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6874J, at Everett, WA.
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