On January 14, 1995, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N9590W) was involved in an aviation accident near Marshall, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE WEATHER AND RISING TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane collided with trees and impacted a mountain ridge while reversing course due to deteriorating weather. The pilot, a WWII veteran with revoked ratings, was flying VFR in forecast marginal conditions.
Accident Summary
An airplane collided with trees and subsequently impacted a mountain ridge during a course reversal. The pilot was conducting a VFR cross-country flight in forecasted marginal VFR weather conditions. As the weather deteriorated, the pilot decided to return to his departure point. During this reversal, the aircraft struck trees and then the ridge.
Pilot Background
The pilot had prior military flying experience during World War II. At one point, he held a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine land and sea ratings, as well as an instrument rating. However, these ratings had been revoked by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Jan 1995 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Marshall, AR?
An airplane collided with trees and impacted a mountain ridge while reversing course due to deteriorating weather. The pilot, a WWII veteran with revoked ratings, was flying VFR in forecast marginal conditions.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jan 1995 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N9590W, at Marshall, AR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE WEATHER AND RISING TERRAIN.
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