On December 20, 1984, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N6077H) was involved in an aviation accident near Glasgow, KY. 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.
An aircraft crashed one mile short of Runway 07 at Glasgow Municipal Airport while on an SDF instrument approach. The surviving passenger reported both pilot and passenger saw runway lights just before trees. The airport manager reported low clouds, rain, and fog.
Accident Sequence
An aircraft operating an SDF instrument approach to Runway 07 at Glasgow Municipal Airport crashed approximately one mile short of the runway. The surviving passenger, the only witness aside from the pilot, stated that the pilot had asked her to look for the runway lights. She reported that both she and the pilot saw the lights just prior to seeing trees.
Environmental Conditions
The airport manager reported that the clouds were between 300 and 500 feet, with light rain and fog. The published minimums for the approach being flown were a ceiling of 400 feet and visibility of one mile.
Impact Details
The first impact occurred with a 13-inch-diameter tree at about 20 feet above ground level (AGL).
What happened in the 20 Dec 1984 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Glasgow, KY?
An aircraft crashed one mile short of Runway 07 at Glasgow Municipal Airport while on an SDF instrument approach. The surviving passenger reported both pilot and passenger saw runway lights just before trees. The airport manager reported low clouds, rain, and fog.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Dec 1984 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N6077H, at Glasgow, KY.
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