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Night Circling NDB Approach Ends in Crash South of Runway 34 (N550BC)

Antigo, WI, US

On December 10, 1993, a Piper PA-32R-300 (registration N550BC) was involved in an aviation accident near Antigo, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude. 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

An aircraft crashed during the second circling NDB approach at night, about one-eighth mile south of runway 34, after the left wing dragged the ground on base-to-final turn.

Accident Overview

An aircraft conducting a business flight under an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions crashed during the second circling NDB approach at night. The accident occurred approximately one-eighth mile south of runway 34. The first approach had resulted in a missed approach.

Pilot Actions

Prior to the flight, the pilot received a weather briefing and was advised of the possibility of low ceilings and fog. Before attempting the first approach, the pilot also received a PIREP from another pilot who had just landed at the destination airport.

Crash Sequence

During the second approach, while executing the base-to-final turn, the left wing of the airplane dragged the ground, leading to the crash.

Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Dec 1993 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Antigo, WI?

An aircraft crashed during the second circling NDB approach at night, about one-eighth mile south of runway 34, after the left wing dragged the ground on base-to-final turn.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Dec 1993 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N550BC, at Antigo, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the failure of the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13827. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.