National Transportation Safety Board

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report

Location: Tyler, TX Accident Number: CEN17FA266

Date & Time: 07/13/2017, 0810 CDT Registration: N47GW
Aircraft: PIPER PA 31T1 Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Business

On July13, 2017 about 0810 central daylight time, a Piper Cheyenne, PA-31T airplane, N47GW,
impacted terrain near Tyler, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and sole passenger were
fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was registered to and operated by
T-210 Holdings, LLC, Dover, Delaware under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 91 as a business fight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the airplane was an
instrument flight plan. The cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident, and
was enroute to Midland, Texas.

Preliminary information indicates that shortly after departure, the airplane descended into
terrain.

The on-site examination of the wreckage revealed the airplane impacted an open field
surrounded by trees. The wreckage was located on the edge of a small pond about one-half mile
from the end of runway 17. There was not a post-crash fire; however, fuel was found at the site.

After the initial on-site documentation of the wreckage, the airplane was recovered to a secure
facility, for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: PIPER Registration: N47GW
Model/Series: PA 31T1 1 Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: T-210 HOLDINGS LLC Air Carrier Operating None
Certificate:

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the final report has been completed.
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTYR Observation Time: 0753 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: Temperature/Dew Point: 26C / 23C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Wind Speed/Gusts, 4 knots, 120
Direction:
Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Tyler, TX (KTYR) Destination: Midland Airpark, TX
(KMDD)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal Aircraft Fire: Unknown
Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: Unknown
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal Latitude, Longitude:
Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Craig Hatch
Additional Participating Persons: Butch Nimmo; FAA FSDO; Dallas, TX
Note: The NTSB traveled to the scene of this accident.

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This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
the final report has been completed.