On July 6, 2000, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N1783P) was involved in an aviation accident near Quincy, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot's airplane was destroyed after impacting terrain and catching fire while approaching to land. Postaccident examination found no preexisting anomalies. Weather reports indicated low clouds and fog with near-zero visibility.
Accident Overview
A student pilot was operating an airplane that was destroyed when it impacted terrain and subsequently caught fire during the landing approach. The pilot was the sole occupant.
Examination Findings
A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that could be associated with any preexisting condition. The aircraft appeared to have been in normal operating condition prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
A weather report for a nearby facility indicated few clouds at an altitude of less than 100 feet. At the accident airport, a witness reported fog and a visibility of less than 1/4 mile, describing the conditions as having "virtually no ceiling."
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