Crash location | Unknown |
Nearest city | Grantsville, UT
40.599942°N, 112.464399°W |
Tail number | N7835P |
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Accident date | 06 Sep 1989 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA-24-180 |
Additional details: | None |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, BY ENTERING A BOX CANYON WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ASSURE A SAFE EXIT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: BOX CANYON, RISING TERRAIN, AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.