Piper PA-30 accident near Boise City, Oklahoma, November 5, 2004
On November 5, 2004 at about 6:00 pm local time, a Piper PA-30, registered N7415Y, was substantially damaged in an accident near Boise City, Oklahoma (Boise City Municipal Airport). It was a ferry flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 5, 2004 · about 6:00 pm local time
- Place
- Boise City, Oklahoma · Boise City Municipal Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-30 · all PA-30s on the register
- Registration
- N7415Y · no longer on the register · serial 30-478
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The twin-engine airplane impacted terrain while maneuvering following a go-around and subsequent loss of control just north of its destination airport. Witnesses observed the airplane initiating two go-arounds before departing the airport traffic pattern. On-scene examination of the wreckage did not reveal any airplane anomalies. An autopsy was performed on the 67-year old commercial pilot, which revealed that his death was caused by atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,040.1 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, April 27, 2004; 17.2 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Lycoming IO-320-B1A (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming IO-320-B1A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: PRC Prescott AZ at 2:26 pm
- Destination: 17K Boise City OK
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 12°F (-11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
- Observation at 5:56 pm from SPD, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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