Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA25 near Villa Tapia — 2017-03-04

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Date
2017-03-04
Location
Villa Tapia, DO
Aircraft
PIPER PA25
Registration
N8569L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On March 4, 2017, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Fax: (1) 809 221-8616 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

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