2 fatalities

1979-01-11: Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) (N8022J) — Northeast Cellulose — Templeton, United States of America

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On January 11, 1979, a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) (registration N8022J) operated by Northeast Cellulose was involved in an aviation accident near Templeton, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight collision with another aircraft after the pilot failed to see and avoid other traffic while cruising in an uncontrolled area. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781225712Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane and a Piper PA-31-350 (N33TN) collided in mid-air near Templeton, destroying both and killing all five occupants.

Incident

In good weather conditions, while at cruising altitude, a twin-engine airplane on a flight from Boston to Syracuse collided with a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain. The Piper, registered N33TN, was en route from Concord to White Plains, with two passengers and one pilot on board. Following the collision, both aircraft entered a dive and subsequently crashed near Templeton.

Aircraft

The Piper PA-31-350, owned by the Tamposi-Nash Real Estate Group, was a twin-engine aircraft. The other aircraft involved is described in the source only as a twin-engine airplane; no further details such as model, registration, or operator are specified.

Aftermath

The collision and subsequent crash resulted in the destruction of both aircraft. All five individuals aboard the two aircraft were killed.

Investigation

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an in-flight collision with another aircraft after the pilot failed to see and avoid other traffic while cruising in an uncontrolled area.