Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX82FXQ14

IMLAY, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N24641

PIPER PA-38

Analysis

THE PILOT FLEW UP A CANYON IN WEATHER THAT OBSCURED THE RIDGES IN LOW VISIBILITY AND RAIN. CLOUDS ALSO COVERED THE TERRAIN. A WITNESS SAW THE AIRCRAFT DISAPPEAR BEHIND A HILL AND A STORM OBSCURED HER VISION AND HEARING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOCATED IN A BOX CANYON. THUNDERSTORMS AND HAIL WERE REPORTED IN THE AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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