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Wreckage Found in Corn Field Near Airport; Pilot Toxicology Shows Ethanol (N3058R)

Waynesboro, GA, US

On August 7, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N3058R) operated by Martin, Allen L. was involved in an aviation accident near Waynesboro, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE DURING FINAL APPROACH AS A RESULT OF HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

Investigators located aircraft wreckage in a corn field approximately one mile from the approach end of Runway 8. The landing gear was extended, landing light on, and throttle full forward. Pilot toxicology revealed a blood ethanol level of 98 mg/dL.

Accident Description

The exact time of departure was not determined. According to reports, the passengers were known to be at their place of employment until 2200 hours. The wreckage was discovered the following morning at the edge of a corn field near the airport.

Wreckage Distribution

The wreckage was distributed along a heading of 083 degrees and was approximately one mile from the approach end of Runway 8. The terrain elevation at the accident site is approximately 200 feet above the elevation of the approach end of the runway.

Aircraft Configuration

Upon examination, the landing gear was found to be extended, and the landing light switch was in the "on" position. The throttle was in the full forward position.

Toxicology

The toxicological report on the pilot indicated a blood ethanol level of 98 mg/dL.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Aug 1992 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Waynesboro, GA?

Investigators located aircraft wreckage in a corn field approximately one mile from the approach end of Runway 8. The landing gear was extended, landing light on, and throttle full forward. Pilot toxicology revealed a blood ethanol level of 98 mg/dL.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Aug 1992 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N3058R, operated by Martin, Allen L., at Waynesboro, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE DURING FINAL APPROACH AS A RESULT OF HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15311. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.