On August 24, 1992, a Piper PA-22-135 (registration N2169A) operated by Hughes, Philip D. was involved in an aviation accident near Morgan, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GRAVEL/DIRT BANK, NIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND RUNWAY LIGHTING UNAVAILABLE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a landing attempt to runway 21 at night on an unlighted runway, an aircraft touched down 1,170 feet short and slightly left, rolled 525 feet, collided with a gravel embankment, and nosed over.
Accident Details
A pilot attempted to execute a landing to runway 21 at an airport. The airport manager reported that the landing occurred during darkness and that the airport's runway was unlighted.
Examination of Tracks
On-site examination of tracks from the aircraft indicated that it touched down 1,170 feet short of and slightly left of the runway. The aircraft then rolled 525 feet before colliding with a gravel embankment, after which the aircraft nosed over.
Additional Information
No other details were provided in the source regarding the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, or injuries. The investigation did not state a probable cause for the accident.