Preliminary 1 fatal, 1 serious Aug 31, 2025

N1147X crash at Alta, UT

Piper PA-28R-200 — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at Alta, UT

DateAug 31, 2025
Tail numberN1147X
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200 · Piper PA-28R Arrow · P28R
LocationAlta, UT
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseWPR25FA269

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Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) during enroute Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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