On January 30, 1985, a Piper PA-34-220T (registration N8204A) operated by Dallas Piper was involved in an aviation accident near Victoria, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A rented aircraft crashed during hours of darkness in instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in the death of the pilot and serious injuries to a passenger.
What happened
The pilot had rented the aircraft on January 28, 1985, though the intended route of flight was not reported. There were no recorded communications with the aircraft prior to the incident. The aircraft impacted the surface during hours of darkness while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. The impact resulted in the demolition of the airframe.
Findings
The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the crash. A passenger aboard the aircraft received serious injuries. Following the accident, law enforcement officers recovered a large quantity of marijuana from the wreckage.