Piper PA-31 Cheyenne crash, Nov 12, 2001 (4 killed), Graham
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident on November 12, 2001 near Graham, Texas, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The pilot failed to discontinue the...
- Date: November 12, 2001
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
- Location: Graham, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot failed to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Night darkness, low ceiling and fog were contributing factors.
A Piper Cheyenne on the last leg of a business trip from Wharton to Graham at night descended in foggy conditions under visual flight rules. It flew into the ground about 8 miles southeast of Graham Municipal Airport, and all four occupants died. The pilot had been on duty for more than 12 hours.