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Piper PA-28-140 accident near Sherbrooke, Ca, November 15, 2000

On November 15, 2000 at about 4:21 pm local time, a Piper PA-28-140, registered N3DP, was destroyed in an accident near Sherbrooke. It was a personal 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 NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
November 15, 2000 · about 4:21 pm local time
Place
Sherbrooke, Canada
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person was killed.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 · all PA-28-140s on the register
Registration
N3DP · registry record
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded
  • Operator: Gmg CORP

The flight

  • Departed from: LWM Lawrence MA
  • Destination: CZBM Bromont
  • Flight plan: VFR
  • Runway 0

Weather at the time

  • Light: not reported
  • Wind: from 270° at 9 knots
  • Visibility: 9 statute miles
  • Sky: broken clouds at 1,400 ft; not recorded
  • Temperature: 36°F (2°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
  • Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
  • Observation at 11:00 am from CYS

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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