Final 3 fatal Feb 24, 2024

N8963N crash at Jackson, OH

Piper PA32 — VFR encounter with IMC at JRO (Jackson, OH)

DateFeb 24, 2024
Tail numberN8963N
AircraftPiper PA32 · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga · PA32
LocationJRO — Jackson, OH
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries3 fatal
NTSB caseERA24FA120

Probable cause

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering.

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